Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description:

$3,000 Sign On Bonus!
(1st half paid out on 90 day anniversary, 2nd half out on 1 year anniversary)

Is it time to elevate your career with a company dedicated to being the best in the industry; that values integrity, dedication, and hard work?  If so, On Target wants you to join their ranks! We offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

At On Target, we are a fast-growing company that provides a variety of utility services such as power lines, telecommunications, metering and smart grid services throughout the Northeast.

Relocation assistance is available.

This position is responsible for safely operating equipment required to support the transmission crews.

Pay range for this position is $35.00-$50.00/hr.

DOE.

Your Responsibilities:


* Maintain a thorough knowledge of all relevant construction safety and maintenance operating standards/codes/policies/guidelines and ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently following Federal, State, company, and customer standards.


* Efficiently and safely operates the heavy construction equipment following all construction safety and maintenance codes, standards & guidelines.  Tasks include, but not limited to:
+ transporting and operating various types of heavy construction vehicles/equipment such as, but not limited to, lowbed trailers and cranes,
+ operating heavy construction vehicles/equipment to install/remove utility poles roadside, off road, or in other hard to access areas,
+ working around energized lines and equipment.


* Provide jobsite/crew oversight to ensure safety of crew.


* Provide training/coaching for less experienced crew members.


* Procures and uses/operates tools, equipment and instruments of the trade and ensures required maintenance is performed.


* Reads, interprets, and works from sketches, diagrams, and work plans.


* Work with internal and external teams in a professional, courteous manner to meet all project requirements, inventory/equipment needs, and schedules including any required documentation.


* Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet customer demands/schedule, including overtime and emergency duty as requested (nights, weekends, holidays).


* Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What We Need From You (Our Requirements):


* Must have a valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).


* High school graduate or equivalent; technical education preferred.


* A minimum of 5 years of experience operating heaving equipment and experience working around energized conductors including practical rigging (crane operation) knowledge for hoisting/pulling applications strongly preferred.


* Must have a demonstrated working knowledge/understanding of relevant utility design, construction, and maintenance including related equipment, safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and federal/state/loc...