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Heavy Equipment Operator

Janke General Contractors
Full-time
Remote
$42 - $80 USD yearly

We are looking for mid to entirety level Heavy Equipment Operators to work with our crews building bridges, dams, boat ramps, roads, and boardwalks throughout the State of WI. Work week is Monday through Friday afternoon.  $100.00 per day per diem for locations over 30 miles from Janke General Office in Athens WI.,  Monday through Thursday. We offer Company paid heath insurance and life insurance . We also provide disability,  dental, vision insurance. Along with a 401K matching percentage.   Room for advancement.

 

Experience:
Minimum
of
4
years
of
experience
operating
heavy
construction
equipment

Overview:

Operator
Tier
4
is
responsible
for
executing
critical
project
tasks,
managing
the
operation
of specialized
equipment,
troubleshooting
complex
issues,
and
collaborating
with
senior
site personnel
on
operational
strategies.
In
addition,
Operator
Tier
4
is
accountable
for
the development
and
training
of
Operators
Tiers
1-3.


Roles
and
Responsibilities:



  • Advanced
    Equipment
    Operation:
    ELiciently
    operate
    assigned
    equipment

    All
    the
    previously
    mentioned
    tier
    with
    the
    added
    all
    company
    owned
    specially
    equipment.
  • Leadership
    and
    Training:
    Train,
    mentor,
    and
    oversee
    Tier
    1-3
    operators
    in
    safe
    and eLective
    equipment
    handling,
    promoting
    best
    practices
    and
    enforcing
    site
    protocols to
    maintain
    high
    standards
    of
    safety
    and
    quality.
  • Material
    Handling:
    Load
    and
    transport
    materials
    and/or
    heavy
    equipment
    when
    necessary
  • Routine
    and
    Preventive
    Maintenance:
    Perform
    daily
    inspections
    of
    equipment,
    identify
    any
    mechanical
    issues,
    and
    communicate
    with
    the
    maintenance
    team
    for
    repairs
    and
    adjustments.
  • Safety
    Protocols
    and
    Compliance:
    Lead
    by
    example
    in
    adhering
    to
    OSHA
    standards, site
    safety
    protocols,
    and
    company
    policies;
    participate
    in
    safety
    audits
    and
    risk assessments,
    identifying
    and
    mitigating
    potential
    hazards
    on-site.
  • Documentation
    and
    Reporting:
    Maintain
    comprehensive
    logs
    of
    equipment
    usage, maintenance
    schedules,
    and
    incident
    reports.
    Communicate
    eLectively
    with
    senior site
    supervision
    and
    project
    management
    regarding
    site
    operations
    and
    challenges.
  • Advanced
    Maintenance
    and
    Troubleshooting:
    Conduct
    in-depth
    equipment inspections,
    complex
    troubleshooting,
    and
    on-site
    repairs.
    Collaborate
    with
    equipment
    maintenance
    teams
    for
    major
    repairs,
    proactively
    addressing
    potential issues
    before
    they
    impact
    project
    timelines.
  • Operational
    Leadership
    and
    Strategy:
    Work
    closely
    with
    senior
    site
    supervision
    and project
    management
    to
    develop
    efficient
    equipment
    deployment
    strategies, ensuring
    maximum
    productivity
    and
    minimal
    downtime.

Qualifications:

    • Certifications:
      Valid
      and
      specialized
      operator
      certifications
      for
      heavy-duty equipment,
      including
      large
      cranes,
      pavers,
      and
      specialized
      excavation
      machinery. OSHA
      certification
      is
    • Technical
      Skills:
      Proficiency
      in
      operating
      a
      broad
      range
      of
      advanced
      construction machinery;
      expertise
      in
      fine
      grading
      and
      large-scale
      excavation
    • Physical
      Demands:
      • Ability
        to
        work
        in
        outdoor
        environments
        with
        varying
        weather
        conditions;
      • Ability
        to
        lift
        up
        to
        50
        lbs
        and
        stand
        for
        extended
        periods.
    • Leadership
      and
      Communication:
      Strong
      leadership
      and
      communication
      skills,
      with
      a
      proactive
      approach
      to
      problem-solving
      and
      mentoring.
      Ability
      to
      work
      eLectively
      in
      a
      team
      and
      coordinate
      with
      other
      site
      leadership.