Penn-co is founded on the principles of inspiring and empowering communities to build a brighter future. We strive to collaborate with community leaders to achieve their goals, advocate for their needs, and provide them with the tools and resources necessary to drive positive change.
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career path? Are you passionate about construction and building on your future? We are committed to providing opportunities for development for our employees in our growing organization.
Heavy Equipment Operator - Civil
Penn-co Construction is a leading construction company that is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators – Civil to join our team in remote northern locations.
Job Duties
- Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and perform basic servicing, including checking fluid levels, fueling, greasing, and cleaning equipment.
- Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently while preventing damage to equipment, materials, utilities, and surrounding structures.
- Perform rough and finish grading using a variety of equipment, including excavators, skid steers, loaders, dozers, and other heavy equipment.
- Work safely in and around trenches, excavations, and active construction sites.
- Communicate effectively and working safely in close proximity with ground personnel, truck drivers, and other operators using hand signals, eye contact, and radio communication as required.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and site-specific requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment in civil construction.
- Ability to safely operate equipment on uneven, rough, sloped, loose, compacted, and frozen ground conditions.
- Experience in excavating in blasted bedrock conditions, along with highly saturated conditions like peat moss and muskeg.
- Experience working around trailers, trucks, buildings, utilities, and other obstacles with precision.
- Understanding of trenching, excavation safety, and working safely in confined or tight work areas.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
- Self-motivated with strong time management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines.
- Heavy equipment operator certification is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance and daily servicing requirements.
Working Conditions
- Extended periods of sitting while operating heavy equipment.
- Working night shift
- Outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Physically demanding construction environment.
- Travel to remote project locations is required.
Penn-co has been in business for 65 years! Check out website www.penn-co.com to see some of the exciting projects that we have completed and are currently working on! Empowering today for a better tomorrow.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
