Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Browning Contractors Inc. is a leading underground construction company for the Central Valley. We are committed to providing excellent service to our customers by exceeding their expectations through exceptional performance by each member of our construction team. We provide our employees with a safe and secure work environment where each employee has the opportunity to advance and provide exceptional service to each and every job. We are currently looking for experienced operators to bring on to our team. The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of construction equipment used in the construction industry. We are looking for operators who have experience in many of these machines such as backhoes, loaders, excavators etc. It is vital that applicants are eager to learn and work well in a team environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used for excavation and installation of underground utilities, such as backhoe, front-end loader, and hydraulic excavators.
• Operate whackers, drills, gas cut off saws, generators and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.
• Work with and assist the line crew in trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe or front-end loader.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Maintain proper care of equipment by greasing and cleaning equipment out daily.
• Assist in training lower-level employees performing the maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Bring problems to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, safety coordinator or HR manager.
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings
• Even though classified as an operator, must be able to perform duties of a laborer upon demand
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Most work is located within the Central Valley. Weekly hours will average 45+/- dependent on weather and business demands.

Browning Contractors Inc. prides itself on providing competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees that include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result, as well as passing a Post-Offer Employment Physical Agility Test. Applicants must have both a California Class A license as well as a clean DMV report to be considered for hire.

Applicants are welcome to walk-in and apply: 2914 N. Argyle Ave, Fresno, Ca 93727 off Shield/Clovis Ave.
Applications can also be found on our company website: http://www.bcifresno.com/Jobs.html or faxed to (559) 346-0626

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Operator: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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