Heavy Equipment Operator

Matern Staffing is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator (Job Id #3851) in King George, VA for a concrete manufacturing plant. The Industrial Forklift Operator will perform heavy industrial lifts in the outside yard. This position is for day-shift hours with lots of overtime potential performing construction and maintenance activities by operating a variety of heavy equipment.

Salary:

• $19/hr

Schedule:

7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday

What You’ll Do:

• May direct and supervise the work of other laborers and equipment operators as necessary to aid in safe and efficient completion of tasks requiring heavy equipment use.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as a derrick, pile driver, concrete paver, crane, shovel, and dragline to accomplish difficult or highly complex tasks.  
• Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Monitors gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation.
• Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment
• Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment
• Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.  
  Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently
• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least three years of experience operating construction equipment at Heavy Equipment Operator II level with demonstrated ability to perform finish-grade work; OR
  Some high school education or equivalent with at least four years of experience operating construction equipment at Heavy Equipment Operator II level with demonstrated ability to perform finish-grade work;
  OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.  
  Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Warehouse Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

About our Client:

Our client’s mission is to help customers improve mobility, safety, security and quality of life in our communities by promptly delivering high-quality, cost-effective precast concrete products through the collective efforts of a dedicated workforce.

About Matern Staffing: 

For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.  

Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.  

Matern Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.