Job Description
The Construction Operator I at RES is responsible for operating various construction equipment and assisting with restoration and infrastructure projects, contributing to site work, safety, and team collaboration in environmentally focused restoration efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of construction equipment including excavators, bulldozers, skid loaders, and tractors.
- Assist with grading, setting elevations, and implementing site plans.
- Perform equipment checks, report maintenance needs, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
- Support in training team members on safe equipment use and procedures.
- Monitor work progress against project specifications and communicate with team members.
Requirements
- Two years of construction experience
- One year of experience operating construction equipment
- Strong familiarity with safety practices and PPE
- Ability to read project plans and implement them in the field
- Ability to set grades with smooth transitions and low tolerances within 0.2 ft
- Experience setting grades
- Basic experience with GPS and grading tools
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Capable of walking over uneven surfaces, climbing on construction equipment, and navigating hills
- Comfortable working outdoors and performing tasks at ground level
- Ability to travel 4-5 nights a week
- High School Diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule involves traveling 4-5 nights a week
Per diem and hotel stay provided
Supportive field team environment that values safety, quality, and collaboration
Opportunities to grow skills in reading plans, setting grades, and working independently
Physical work outdoors in various terrain and weather conditions
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