Heavy Equipment Operator in Birmingham

CS Beatty Construction LLC, founded in 1999, is a leader in heavy civil construction services across the southeastern states, highly dedicated to safety. We specialise in site preparation, grading, excavation, and erosion control, committed to delivering high-quality results for our clients.

Summary

As an Equipment Operator at CS Beatty Construction, you will be an integral part of our operations team. This position involves operating various heavy machinery to support construction projects and ensure efficient site preparation and execution.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate heavy equipment such as articulating dump trucks, dozers, excavators, skid steers, loaders, compactors, and water trucks safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist in site preparation tasks including grading and excavation as directed by supervisors.
• Collaborate with team members to execute project plans effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage and project progress.
• Communicate effectively with onsite personnel regarding project needs and updates.
• Keep equipment clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in a construction setting.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred but not required for all positions.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures related to heavy machinery operation.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Familiarity with various types of construction machinery.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

If you're ready to take your skills to the next level with a dynamic team at CS Beatty Construction, we invite you to apply today!

Position Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
• Must pass a physical examination, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee works in a variety of weather conditions of heat, cold, rain and snow. Weather conditions can result in lost hours being worked. The employee is regularly required to use feet to push pedals and other controls. The employee must use speech and hearing for communication needs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Follow all OSHA, MSHA guidelines. Be able to arrive on time before beginning his/her shift. Provide their own transportation to work. Be able to work flexible hours. Work on the weekends. Travel out.

The Management at CS Beatty Construction is committed to providing its employees with a safe and healthy workplace. Our Management will ensure that the workplace is safe through the following policies:

• Drug-Free Workplace
• Disciplinary Action
• Accident Reporting and Investigation
• Safety Committee

CS Beatty Construction will provide all necessary PPE (PPE is provided but not limited to the following items):

• High Visibility Vest
• Hard Hat
• Gloves
• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection

EOE/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: 205-879-5788 Email: kmcclelland@csbeatty.com. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.