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Posted Apr 6, 2026

Operator Heavy Equipment 1

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- An Industrial Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more of the following construction equipment such as a CAT 140M Blade w/GPS, JD 750k Dozer W/GPS, and a CAT 349 Track hoe, 740 Trucks to move earth.  - They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs.  - The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their down times which may include non-operating activities.  Responsibilities - Will operate various construction dirt equipment to move earth in a precision process.  - Will inspect equipment.  - Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.  - May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.  - Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.  - Will assist in other job site related tasks as assigned while not operating.  Qualifications - Must have 2+ years of experience as a Dirt Equipment Operator in heavy industrial construction - Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions. - Must be able to meet all physical requirements.  - May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check.  - Must have all required tools.  - Must have reliable transportation.  - Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to: bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, and graders.  - Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.  - Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types.  - Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation.  - Must be able to follow instructions correctly.  - Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.  - Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.  - Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.  Preferred Additional Qualification  - Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.  - Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.  - Valid Driver’s License.  Reporting to - This position does not have any direct reports.   Physical Requirements - Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.  - Will talk and hear to communicate.  - Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.  - May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.  - Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.  - Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE. - Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.  - ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.