Heavy Equipment Operator

We’re seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators for a long-term civil tunnel project in New England area. We prioritize your safety and value your expertise.

We offer flexible interview times and an easy-to-follow application process. Apply now to jumpstart your skilled craft career!

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Markets Hiring: Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Salary Range: $41 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical PPO Plan
• Dental DPO Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Matching

Here’s what Skillit needs from you:

• Minimum 3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience, preferably in tunnel or underground projects.
• Knowledge of rigging techniques and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret grade plans and follow instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Physical ability to perform labor tasks when necessary.
• OSHA 10 or 30 trained preferred
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and protocols.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a team.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in confined or underground spaces.
• Comfortable working shifts, including nights and weekends.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Problem-solving: Ability to think quickly and problem-solve in an ever-changing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude: A mechanically inclined mindset is beneficial for equipment maintenance and issue identification. This is your equipment, if it doesn’t work, you don’t
• Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with other crew members, often using hand signals or radios.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Equipment operation: Operate common heavy equipment such as a crane (as CCO crane operator), loader, backhoe, forklift, skid steer, and drill rig in a safe and professional manner. Operate specialized underground/tunnel equipment such as Locomotive, Pressurized face Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Slurry & Water Treatment Plant in a safe and professional manner.
• Safety and compliance: Following all safety regulations, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and monitoring the tunnel for hazards.
• Equipment maintenance: Performing regular inspections and minor maintenance on machinery to ensure it is functioning correctly and to prevent breakdowns.
• Performance monitoring: Perform daily equipment upkeep tasks and basic maintenance.
• Team collaboration: Communicating with supervisors, engineers, and other construction workers to ensure project goals are met.
• Record keeping: Maintaining accurate logs of work performed, equipment status, and any incidents.
• Key responsibilities involve adhering strictly to safety protocols, monitoring equipment performance, communicating with the project team, and sometimes managing tunnel control systems for ventilation and traffic.
• Attend and actively participate in daily activity plans and safety meetings.