Heavy Equipment Operator (Haskell, TX)

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.

Job Knowledge – Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA requirements. Strong understanding of heavy machinery operation. Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). 1-2 years related operating experience and/or training; An Understanding of technical skills including: Controlling operations of equipment or systems; watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly; determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed on equipment. Understands and abides by all government processes and regulations. Requirements as a Safety-Sensitive position pre and post-employment screenings including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Use hands to operate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.

Benefits at Haydon/Earthscapes : Health Options

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident

Short-Term / Long-Term Disability

Infertility Treatment Coverage

Haydon Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by appliable law.

Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Except where expressly indicated in the job posting, the company is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time