Granite Construction is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator (Heavy Civil Constructi

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General Summary

Operates backhoe (hydraulic shovel attached to tractor or train) which digs holes and trenches and removes and transports earth, gravel and other such materials.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Moves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.

• Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.

• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Certification

• Proper certification required.

Work Experience

• Appropriate training and experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

• Practice good safety habits.

• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.

• Follow instructions and meet set standards.

• Judge distances and slopes accurately.

• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.

• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.

• See well (either naturally or with correction).

• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace.