Heavy Equipment Operator

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Heavy Highway / Civil Construction - Union Position (IUOE)

Location: Lowellville, OH - projects throughout Ohio and Western Pennsylvania

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Union scale per the applicable CBA - plus full fringe benefit package

Reports To: Foreman / General Foreman

ABOUT THE WORK

S.E.T., Inc is a heavy highway and civil contractor performing roadway reconstruction, bridge work, mass excavation, underground utilities, and site development throughout Ohio and Western Pennsylvania - ODOT, PennDOT, county, municipal, and private work, including prevailing wage / Davis-Bacon projects. We're hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to run production equipment on active jobs.

EQUIPMENT YOU MAY BE ASSIGNED

- Excavators - mass excavation, utility trenching, structure excavation, GPS/machine control

- Dozers - rough and fine grade, 3D machine control

- Motor Graders - subgrade and stone base fine grading, blade work to tolerance

- Loaders - wheel and track loaders, stockpiling, truck loading, material handling

- Backhoes and rubber-tire excavators

- Rollers / Compactors - smooth drum, sheepsfoot, rubber tire, asphalt breakdown and finish rolling

- Off-road / articulated haul trucks and scrapers

- Pavers, milling machines, and screed

- Cranes - rough terrain, hydraulic truck, boom truck, crawler (NCCCO required)

- Skid steers, telehandlers, forklifts

- Drill rigs / pile driving equipment (if applicable)

- Concrete pumps (if applicable)

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

- Operating assigned equipment safely and productively in tight work zones adjacent to live traffic

- Working to grade from stakes, cut sheets, string line, laser, and GPS/3D machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or equivalent)

- Reading and interpreting plans, cross-sections, and cut/fill information

- Excavating and backfilling around live utilities, sloping and benching to trench safety requirements, and supporting the pipe crew

- Loading, spreading, and compacting stone base and structural fill to specified lift thickness and density

- Performing daily pre-shift inspections, greasing, fueling, and routine maintenance; reporting defects immediately

- Communicating with spotters, ground crew, and truck drivers using proper hand signals and radio protocol

- Maintaining spoil piles, haul roads, and equipment staging areas

- Following all safety policies, JSAs, lockout/tagout, and swing radius requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- 3-5+ years operating heavy equipment on heavy highway or civil projects

- Demonstrated ability to grade to tolerance and produce finished work with minimal rework

- Experience with GPS / machine control preferred

- Strong understanding of trench safety, utility clearance, and work zone hazards

- Mechanical aptitude and genuine care for the iron you run

- CDL Class A is a strong plus - valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

- Willingness to travel and work out of town, including occasional out-of-state project assignments

CERTIFICATIONS (CURRENT OR WILLING TO OBTAIN)

- OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction

- NCCCO certification - required for crane assignments

- MSHA Part 46/48 for aggregate or plant work

- Rigging and signalperson qualification

- Confined space, competent person / trench safety

- First Aid / CPR

UNION MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT

IUOE - International Union of Operating Engineers

This is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

Applicants who are not currently members in good standing of an Operating Engineers Union must be willing and able to join the Union and to maintain membership and pay applicable dues and fees, in accordance with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, as a condition of continued employment.

S.E.T., Inc will assist qualified candidates through the referral, registration, and onboarding process with the Local. Union membership provides access to IUOE apprenticeship and training centers, ongoing equipment and certification training, pension and annuity, health and welfare coverage, and portability of benefits across signatory contractors and jurisdictions - your benefits travel with you.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

- Climb on and off equipment repeatedly throughout the shift; sit and operate controls for extended periods

- Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50-75 lbs. for maintenance and rigging tasks

- Work outdoors in all weather and on uneven ground

- Overtime, weekend, night shift, and out-of-town work may be required depending on the project

- Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing per company, DOT, and CBA policy

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Union scale wages per the applicable CBA, by equipment classification

- Full fringe package: health and welfare, pension, annuity, and training funds

- Overtime, travel pay and per diem on out-of-town assignments

- Steady work with a contractor that keeps good operators busy