Heavy Equipment Operator at VEIT
Job Description
The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.
Note: The original text included duplicate sections and boilerplate; this refined version preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications in a structured format.A Day in the Life
- Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.
- Follows company and OSHA safety procedures; reports problems to the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, or Safety Director.
- Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
- Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, or Safety Director.
- Assists in training entry level employees to perform maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
- Helps identify underground and overhead utilities that have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
- Reviews trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensures any required protection is available.
- Keeps project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions that may affect the ability to perform tasks or affect operations.
- Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
What You’ll Need
- High school diploma or equivalent; six to twelve months of operating construction equipment experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles and the ability to operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions.
- Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
- OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to follow safety precautions and Veit’s safety training requirements.
- Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and/or site plans.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written, when working with management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
- Ability to maintain attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required.
Other
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Must be willing to travel as needed.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
- Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends; must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical Demands
Requires ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and communicate.
Work Environment
Exposed to environmental conditions, near machines and loud noises on construction sites. Weather varies; terrain may be uneven.
About VEIT
VEIT is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors with over 96 years of experience. We pride ourselves on safety, teamwork, and delivering for our customers. We value a culture where family comes first and every employee contributes to getting the job done.
Core Values
- Deliberately Safe
- Build with Intention
- Leaders Dig First
- Real Relationships
- Integrity in Everything
VEIT is an equal opportunity employer, including VET/DISABILITY. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit.