Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

RKE Contractors is looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator to work on a Heavy Civil Federal project in the Helena, Arkansas

Job Type: Full Time, In-Person

Schedule: Monday – Friday, with some Saturdays as needed

Pay: $25 - $35 an hour

Job Tasks:

The Operator’s job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must have experience with the following: 
  • Breaker (hydraulic hammer) on large excavator
  • Cutting grade with excavator
• Operating one or more of the following equipment and/or machines:
  • Excavator
  • Dozer
  • Wheel Loader
    
• Preparing construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation
• Performing daily machine inspections and routine greasing, oiling, and fueling
• Performing other job duties as assigned, such as some manual labor 
• Complying with all safety regulations, policies, and record-keeping

Operator Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to bend, kneel, push, pull, walk on rough terrain, and climb in and out of equipment and work areas
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments
• CDL is not required, but is preferred