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Heavy Equipment Operator

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UMATILLA, OR

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$34 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Articulated Dump Truck, Backhoe Loader, Bulldozer, Class A License, Compactor, Construction, Construction Management, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Driver's License, Excavator, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, On Call, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
perdiem for traveling over 60 miles from home address
LOCATION
UMATILLA, OR
POSTED
2 days ago

PRST is seeking skilled and experienced traveling Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team on the ground floor! This position reports to the Construction Manager and represents an excellent opportunity to join an active, well-funded team, gain valuable experience, and advance your career as GRC grows. This is a Temp-to-perm opportunity offering consistent hours, weekly pay, and per diem. You’ll earn $28-$34 DOE. 


Interested? Fill out Application for the Umatilla, Oregon location. Call 503-396-7983 to speak with a recruiter once finished!!


 Day Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Night Shift: Sunday- Thursday.


What We Offer

Weekly Pay

Health Insurance Benefits

Daily Per Diem Allowance

Consistent Monday–Friday Schedule

Opportunity for Temp-to-Hire


Responsibilities

  • Must be able to operate various types of heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, compactors, articulated dump trucks, and/or front-end loaders
  • Ensures equipment is in good working order, always
  • Must possess skill, coordination, and awareness to operate heavy equipment in a safe manner with precision and efficiency
  • Willingness to operate heavy equipment for long periods with continuous attention to detail and safety
  • Maintain consistent communication among field crew members by use of hand signals or radio to align and position heavy equipment properly
  • Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the job site
  • Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
  • Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment on the truck
  • Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis - JSA prior to starting construction
  • Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
  • May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies, or be on call as work is needed to ensure work is completed
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • We tend to stay local to Oregon, but we will move around the state
  • Some out of state work may take place

Qualifications:

  • 18 years or older with valid Right to Work documentation in the U.S.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as an excavator operator
  • On call and weekend availability
  • Travel is required
  • Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Reliable transportation with a valid Driver’s License
  • Must pass background check, MVR, and drug screening (including THC)


Preferred Qualifications

  • FTTH, FTTX Experience 
  • Class A CDL
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Understanding of basic utility construction processes and terminology a plus


About the Company

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