Heavy Equipment Operator - Travel - DALLAS, TX

A leader in Construction, is looking for self-motivated, dependable and experienced candidates to immediately fill the following full time position.

Heavy Equipment Operators needed! Looking for team members interested in joining a high impact nationwide construction company. People seeking a long-term relationship with our company as we strive to keep building a successful, enjoyable environment for all our team members! This position is responsible for operating heavy earth-moving equipment in demolition, shoring and excavation, removal and placement of earth materials and grading surfaces with detail to wet and dry underground utilities.

Heavy Equipment Operator:

· Must be proficient in various aspects of civil work.

· Understand and have the ability to read scopes of work, plans and specifications and soils reports while applying their effects on the work being conducted.

· Reviews drawings,

· Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner

· Perform daily safety and maintenance checks

· Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required

· Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored

· Advise the project manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs

· Participate in routine maintenance

· Practice workplace safety

· Fuel equipment as required

· Ability to read and write to record daily records

· Work outside in weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat

· Willing to travel frequently

· Interprets information on grade stakes

Purpose of the Position

· The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include Dump trucks, backhoe, excavators, front-end loaders, compactors, skid steers and other pieces of equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects.

Candidates Additional Required Qualifications:

· Verbal and writing skills (English language).

· 5 years minimum experience in construction and safety practices, Heavy equipment operating.

· Computer experience, including the ability to e-mail reports, up load and down load pictures and information.

· Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, Class A preferred.

· Background checks and drug tests required.

Compensation: Compensation will be proportionate to experience

Position: Full time

Location: Dallas, TX & Surrounding Area (Home office in Rancho Cucamonga, CA).