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Wildcat Companies

Heavy Equipment Operator

topeka, KS

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About this opportunity

Wildcat Companies lists this Heavy Equipment Operator opportunity in topeka, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The employee is responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt or other materials to road beds or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt or other materials. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.

BENEFITS

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Yearly boot reimbursement

Referral bonus program

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE Keep work area clean, orderly and safe

Could operate graders, roller, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc. to move and grade earth

Move levers, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders or backhoes

Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment

Understand the use of equipment in various jobs such as: trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading and finishing

Become familiar with digging plans and with efficient and safe digging procedures

Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines to work can be performed to specifications

Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete

Move materials over short distances

Other duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES Work Standards

Continuous Improvement

Initiating Action

Adaptability

Contributing to Team Success

Managing Work (Time Management)

Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High School or Degree or GED required

Must be at least 18 years old

2-3 years of experience of heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools

Mathematics

Operation monitoring

Control precision

Depth perception

Manual dexterity

Reaction time

Coordination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below 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. Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)

Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions

Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively verbally communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The 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. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Worksite address

topeka, KS, 66652, US

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