Heavy Equipment Operator

Summary:
Silver Creek Contracting is built on the fact that our company’s biggest assets are its people, who are hard-working individuals with integrity that together make up the team. With the philosophy of people first, we are able to retain highly motivated and skilled professionals who strive every day for excellence. The owner believes in a strong family oriented work place which lends to a collaborative effort with common goals that enhances our teams’ approach for success. The company’s ability to complete projects on time with the people first approach is why Silver Creek Contracting is leading the way in employee growth, customer satisfaction and repeated business.
We primarily have newer John Deere maintained equipment and we focus in on excavating lagoons, utility trenches, structural sites, roads, grading and compacting, erosion and drainage control.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily checks of fluids, wear parts, tires, glass and general condition of the machinery assigned to use. Report issues and maintenance required immediately.
• Safely and efficiently operate the machinery assigned. Adapt to changing environment including traffic, soil conditions and weather.
• Utilize GPS systems, read and understand grade stakes and hubs for grade control and finishing.
• Manage materials efficiently whether excavating, loading haul vehicles, placing materials, fine grading or installing utilities.
• Operate a range of machines sizes and types for required use and application including dozers, excavators, wheel & track loaders, reach lifts, compactors, haul trucks, wheeled scrapers and graders.

• Driver’s license and good driving record (Preferred)
• Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug screen
• 1-year experience of operating heavy machinery (Preferred)
• 1 year of heavy equipment basic mechanical experience (Preferred)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of each machine type (Preferred)
• Earthwork and grading experience utilizing machinery for variety of tasks including mass earthwork, loading of haul vehicles, placing materials, compacting moisture conditioning and fine grading. (Preferred)
• Experience utilizing machinery for a variety of tasks including trenching excavation, setting pipe, appurtenances and structures, shoring processes and systems that include trench shields (boxes), sloping and benching. (Preferred)
• Safe operation of each machine maintaining situational awareness at all times
• Able to recognize mechanical issues immediately as they develop with the engine, hydraulic and electrical systems and taking the appropriate actions to shut down and secure the machine to avoid additional damage.

• Employer paid Medical/Vision for Employees
• Dental Insurance
• 401K (Match)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (5)