Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Heavy Equipment Operator

PeopleReady of Huntington WV is now hiring Heavy Equipment Operators! 

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. 

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

• The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

• Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

• The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

• The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $22 / Hour

What you'll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Working outdoors in appropriate safety and protective equipment

• Operating a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices

• Performing pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricating equipment components and attachments

• Completing and maintaining equipment log sheets and reports

• Performing site planning and setup by assessing jobsite conditions and identifying or selecting appropriate attachments for the work to be done

• Acquiring and using a knowledge of earthmoving fundamentals (soil characteristics, ground conditions, map reading) as well as relevant health and safety acts, municipal codes and bylaws, natural gas regulations, and the Highway Traffic Act

• Working cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers

• Continuously learning about new techniques/equipment in order to operate safely while maintaining productivity.

• Responsible for the application of crop nutrients and crop protection products, as well as the maintenance of custom application vehicles, equipment and facilities.

Available shifts:

Shift timings - 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

• Possess a valid 2A/1C certification and minimum one years' experience with heavy construction equipment and trucks and/or three years performing maintenance on heavy equipment

• Working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electronics, electronics, and Department of Transportation regulations

• Valid drivers license

• Tools of the trade and ability to bring them to the jobsite

• References to verify the professional skills and experience you bring to the team

• Able to occasionally lift and move more than 50 pounds and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

• Excavator Experience - preferably John Deere 844 rubber tire loader and/or JD 750 L Dozer or 850 L

• Bulldoze Experience - preferably John Deere 350 Excavator

• Equivalents: Caterpillar or case but same general size machinery

• Background check and drug screening required

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. 

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.