Sequoia Services Hiring for Heavy Equipment Operator – Production Excavator Operator/Dozer Job at Mooresboro, NC Full Time

Sequoia Services is a privately owned heavy civil and environmental contractor serving the power generation, mining, industrial, commercial, and water resources industries. Sequoia views our employees as our greatest resource and is currently hiring experienced construction professionals that are interested in furthering their career. We are committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees and customers. Our goal is that every employee should be able to stand, proud and secure, in the knowledge that he or she has done everything possible to ensure that we successfully complete each project while keeping Safety as the #1 priority. Join the Sequoia Services team today and become a valuable member of an organization dedicated to safely constructing solutions.

Summary:

This full-time position is responsible for operating excavators in a production environment including loading dirt,rock, and coal combustion residuals into off-road dump trucks. Must be able to excavate, move, grade, and load material in a safe and proficient manner. Ability to operate bulldozers, rollers, and additional equipment a plus.

Skills/Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in construction, Job Knowledge, Ability to attain certifications as required, Fit for Duty,

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Prepares equipment by conducting operator inspections; performing preventive maintenance checks.
• Prepares work by studying and clarifying instructions and diagrams; calculating requirements; gathering supplies.
• Accomplishes work by operating equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting equipment controls, ability to understand grade and apply it.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using trucks, crawler tractors, excavators, graders, or related equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
• Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hour

Sequoia Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a Drug Free Workplace Employer, and all employees in a safety sensitive position are subject to new-hire and random drug testing. We utilize the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of potential employees.
Background checks are performed at the time of hire (criminal convictions are not an automatic ban from employment).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road