EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Location: Fort Payne & Huntsville, AL* & Chattanooga, TN

We are seeking individual, primarily skilled in operating skid steers but also skilled in operating mini excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks. Must be able to load and unload equipment and materials from trucks and trailers safely and accurately.

*Huntsville has full time, part time, and weekend only positions available.

Requirements:

  • Must possess a positive & professional working attitude

  • Excellent verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work well under pressure & handle a high-volume fast paced multitasking environment

  • Strong work ethic & belief in personal accountability

  • Must have a valid driver license

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Hand & foot coordination in order to guide large machinery in tight places

  • Ability to read gauges, dials & other indicators & adjust them as necessary

  • Interpersonal skills and teamwork to coordinate your actions with those of other workers on busy sites

  • Troubleshooting capabilities to detect and fix operating problems

  • Critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions to problems in order to choose the one that is most likely to be successful & cost effective

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds, to work outdoors in various temperatures throughout the day & to work with and as a team

  • Ability to complete tasks independently & take initiative, ability to follow directions

Workday & Schedule:

  • Workdays & hours may vary depending on weather related conditions

  • Schedule will be a 5 day work week which may include weekends and holidays

  • A 30 min unpaid lunch break is required if the workday exceeds 6 hours, two 10-15 minute paid breaks will be provided as necessary

Compensation:

  • Overtime may be available, but not guaranteed

  • Pay will be received weekly 

  • Transportation is provided for on the job travel

  • Paid time off is available to employees who qualify

Benefits for Eligible Full Time Employees:

  • Profit Sharing

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance

Employer will provide worker at no charge all tools, supplies, & equipment required to perform job. Required uniform provided.

Applicants must complete an employment application. A pre-employment criminal background check & drug test are required, cost is paid by employer.