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Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. lists this Heavy Equipment Operator opportunity in perkasie, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Heavy Equipment OperatorBlooming Glen Contractors, located in Blooming Glen, PA, is currently seeking experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Operators to become a part of our team. This position entails the operation of heavy equipment in order to achieve daily production goals. Blooming Glen Contractors is deeply committed to preserving and protecting the health and safety of each and every one of its employees. As such, we are looking for someone who can work efficiently without compromising their responsibility to conduct the functions of their position in a safe and responsible manner. If you meet the job requirements outlined below, Blooming Glen Contractors would be happy to consider you for this position.Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. (BGC) is a family owned and operated heavy civil construction services and site contracting company based in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. BGC provides full-service site contracting and heavy civil construction services in the following core service areas: complete site and land development, demolition, transportation & structures, water & wastewater, design-build and value engineering and emergency response.Founded in 1971, BGC remains dedicated to providing our customers and clients with exceptional service and finished products of the highest quality.ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies.Moves levers and depresses pedals to control operation, function and movement of machine.Feels lever and listens for stalling action of engine to operate equipment most efficiently.Cleans equipment as scheduled.Ensures equipment is safely and securely parked and stored.Maintains equipment by greasing properly and checking fluids daily (oils, coolant, fuel level).Performs daily checks on equipment to ensure proper operating condition.Notifies shop foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.Performs other duties as assigned.Other duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and work environment for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be consideredAble to pass practical skills test for heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and loadersStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructionsProblem solvingAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)Preferred Skills, Education, and ExperienceTwo years of related experience and/or trainingExperience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarriesOSHA or other relevant safety certificationsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb and balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Worksite address
perkasie, PA, 18944, US
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