Heavy Equipment Operator - Manchester, NH

Full Job Description:

We’re seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators for a long-term civil tunnel project in New England area. We prioritize your safety and value your expertise. We offer flexible interview times and an easy-to-follow application process. Apply now to jumpstart your skilled craft career!  

Markets Hiring: Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Salary Range: $41 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical PPO Plan

• Dental DPO Plan 

• Vision Insurance 

• Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Disability Insurance 

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Time Off

•. 401(k) Plan Matching

Here’s what Skillit needs from you:

• Minimum 3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience, preferably in tunnel or underground projects.

• Knowledge of rigging techniques and safety standards.

• Ability to read and interpret grade plans and follow instructions.

• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

• Physical ability to perform labor tasks when necessary.

• OSHA 10 or 30 trained preferred

• Strong understanding of safety procedures and protocols.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a team.

• Physical fitness and ability to work in confined or underground spaces.

• Comfortable working shifts, including nights and weekends.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Problem-solving: Ability to think quickly and problem-solve in an ever-changing environment.

• Mechanical aptitude: A mechanically inclined mindset is beneficial for equipment maintenance and issue identification.  This is your equipment, if it doesn’t work, you don’t 

• Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with other crew members, often using hand signals or radios. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Equipment operation: Operate common heavy equipment such as a crane (as CCO crane operator), loader, backhoe, forklift, skid steer, and drill rig in a safe and professional manner. Operate specialized underground/tunnel equipment such as Locomotive, Pressurized face Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Slurry & Water Treatment Plant in a safe and professional manner.

• Safety and compliance: Following all safety regulations, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and monitoring the tunnel for hazards.

• Equipment maintenance: Performing regular inspections and minor maintenance on machinery to ensure it is functioning correctly and to prevent breakdowns.

• Performance monitoring: Perform daily equipment upkeep tasks and basic maintenance.

• Team collaboration: Communicating with supervisors, engineers, and other construction workers to ensure project goals are met.

• Record keeping: Maintaining accurate logs of work performed, equipment status, and any incidents. 

• Key responsibilities involve adhering strictly to safety protocols, monitoring equipment performance, communicating with the project team, and sometimes managing tunnel control systems for ventilation and traffic.

• Attend and actively participate in daily activity plans and safety meetings.