Equipment Operator

Superior Blasting, Inc. is seeking a full-time equipment operator. By joining our team, we will work continually to balance your skill sets and passions that will contribute to the growth of our company.
Job Responsibilities:

• Operate various equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, skid steers, haul trucks, loaders, trenchers, excavators, rock drills, rock crushers, or hydraulic rock hammers
• Perform equipment inspections, maintenance, and small repairs as needed
• Adhere to OSHA and MSHA safety policies and follow strict company safety protocols in order to maintain a safe work environment
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment and workers, or falling objects
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Use appropriate equipment to dig off a pile or in a trench
• Move or haul dirt and rock
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed
• Ability to adjust to a variety of duties and willingness to perform any duties assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous experience operating the equipment mentioned above
• Valid driver license with no DUIs, and no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work around heavy equipment
• Pass pre-employment drug test. We have a zero- tolerance drug policy
• Pass the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) background screening; must be felony free
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, communicate effectively, keep required work schedules, focus attention on detail, and follow work rules
• Capable of heavy lifting and working in remote, loud, or varying weather conditions

Bonus Qualifications, preferred not required:

• Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical certificate
• OSHA 10 and Hazmat certificates

*Competitive pay; wage is based on experience
*Please send your resume and a good call back phone number so we can reach you!