Backhoe Operator

JOB REQUIREMENTS : Job Description : Veit is seeking experienced and safety-oriented Backhoe Operators to join our team in Milwaukee, WI.

We are specifically seeking Operators with GPS experience. A Day in the Life at Veit Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site or highway construction.

Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Bring problems to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.

Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training. Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent or Safety Director.

Provides backup site supervision in the absence of Foreman and / or Superintendent. Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.

Other projects or duties as assigned by management. What You 'll Need High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years ' experience operating 100,000+ pound excavator / backhoe OSHA 10, First Aid / CPR, and the ability to follow applicable safety precautions as well as view and understand Veit 's safety training video is required.

Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations is also required. Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.

Ability to drive and operate heavy equipment under varying working conditions. Ability to read and comprehend grade stakes and / or site plans.

Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and / or project requirements.

Other Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.

Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Work Environment The work environment... For full info follow application link. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING M / F / VET / DISABILITY APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : Apply Online : ipc.

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