Tepa Companies is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction in Hot Springs

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Base pay range

$23.70/hr - $36.78/hr

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: This position requires onsite presence 5 days a week at our project site in Hot Springs, AR.

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform various equipment operating activities with limited supervision and direction. The Equipment Operator will regularly perform Laborer job functions based on client and project requirements.

Job Functions:

Equipment Operator:

• Operates various construction equipment safely and efficiently, including excavators, loaders, forklifts, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers.
• Performs daily equipment inspection and maintenance requirements with proper documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Offloads or loadouts of construction materials and/or debris.
• Reads and interprets surveying staking about grade control and utilities.
• Interacts with geotechnical engineers and interpret testing results.
• Performs other duties associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.
  
  

Laborer:

• Identifies and operates hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
• Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications.
• Controls passing traffic.
• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and equipment adjustment.
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures.
• Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to others.
• Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including digging ditches and trenches, backfills excavations, sealing structural components, measuring and recording areas, unloading and identifying materials, assembling and erects equipment including scaffolding, pours concrete, and setting braces to support the sides of excavations.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience operating construction equipment
• Must be able to communicate clearly with Superintendents, Equipment Operators, Laborers, and all other personnel on-site
• Must be able to read and understand construction drawings
• Listen to and understand information and directions verbally
• Listen to and understand information and direction in writing
• Knowledge of use of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used on construction sites
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
• Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges
• Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability
• Demonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughness
• Ability to work with crew members
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• This position may require, now or in the future, a Commercial Driver's License
• Must be able to get badged on military facilities
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• Weekend and evening hours may be required
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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