Heavy Equipment Operator - Hickory, NC
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The Caton Companies is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator - Hickory, NC. The Caton Companies is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for a bridge/roadway project in Catawba County, North Carolina. The role involves operating various contractor equipment, performing routine inspections, and maintaining equipment daily. The position requires working with and assisting in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, and hoisting materials. Qualified excavator and dozer operators are particularly sought.
Key focus areas include Work with and assist in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a bulldozer, backhoe, road grader or front-end loader, Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor, and Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 4+ Years Heavy Equipment Experience, and Driver's License. Important skills include Excavator Operation and Dozer Operation. Preferred (not required): Bulldozer Operation, Backhoe Operation, Road Grader Operation, and Front-End Loader Operation.
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Hickory, NC, US
Caton Construction Group, one of the Caton Companies, corporate offices in Troy, VA, and Cary, NC, is growing! Currently seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for our bridge/roadway project in Catawba County, North Carolina (Hickory). We particularly seek QUALIFIED EXCAVATOR & DOZER OPERATORS .
STARTING PAY is competitive and based on skills and experience.
The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and properly maintains the equipment on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
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Works with and assists in moving and grading dirt, digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a bulldozer, backhoe, road grader or front-end loader.
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Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
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Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel/ Driving
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Driver’s license is required.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment.
Preferred Education and Experience
Valid CDL License.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday – overtime expected - 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with time provided for lunch, frequent overtime possible, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays may be required.
Company Benefits
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Competitive Compensation Package
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Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
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FSA Program
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401K Program with 4% company match
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8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
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80 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO) the first year
And more…
Why you should apply:
Excellent working environment
Working for a company that cares about your success
Working for a growing company
Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting wages depend skills and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.
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