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. This role is classified as safety sensitive.
BENEFITS
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 Diploma 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.
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.
Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)