Equipment Operator Job at Siema Construction in Scott

About Us: Siema Construction is a leading heavy highway construction company committed to delivering excellence in our projects while upholding the highest standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism. Our team operates with a dedication to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Job Description:

As an Equipment Operator at Siema Construction, you will play a pivotal role in our operations, exemplifying our core values and demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and teamwork. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Lead by example, promote and portray company values, always look out for your safety and the safety of others, conduct business with integrity, strive for excellence in all aspects of the job, be motivated to succeed and improve skills, and hold self and others accountable for actions.
• Proficiently operating and managing a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to compactors, excavators, loaders, backhoes, and articulated trucks.
• Conducting daily equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and keeping accurate equipment logs.
• Adhering to Operations and Maintenance Guides for our core and secondary heavy equipment.
• Executing construction activities such as grading, excavation, pipe laying, and demolition, following site plans and grade stakes accurately.
• Collaborating effectively with team members, ensuring clear communication and teamwork to optimize on-site construction activities.
• Operating equipment in various weather conditions and busy environments while prioritizing safety at all times.
• Demonstrating expertise in material consistency, compaction techniques, and specialized tasks like limestone and cement stabilization.

Job Requirements:

• Strong mathematical skills to perform necessary calculations for the job.
• Basic understanding of construction equipment and processes.
• Ability to follow guidelines and instructions for job functions.
• Physical capability to lift heavy loads, perform tasks in diverse weather conditions, and handle prolonged periods of physical activity.

Education/Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment operation within the heavy highway construction industry.
• Experience with Total Station/GPS and advanced layout techniques.

Additional Information:

Please note that this job description is a general outline of the responsibilities and qualifications required for this role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

If you are a dedicated, safety-conscious individual with a strong work ethic and extensive experience in heavy equipment operation within heavy highway construction, we invite you to apply and join our team at Siema Construction.

*NOTE: This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.  It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.