Heavy Equipment Operator

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattle's waterfront. Today, Manson's legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment, Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people, families, and communities whose commitment to success, safety, and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care of people; Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson, we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Manson's number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation of shore equipment on the fill site. The employee must be able to work 8 to 12 hour, rotating shifts on all types of dredges and marine construction projects. Must be able to provide transportation to and from the jobsite(s). Extensive travel is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment, moves and places material(s) efficiently and safely
• Assists the foreman and other fill placers in the construction of shore pipeline and in the loading and unloading of deliveries, equipment, and materials via trucks, barges, etc.
• Performs daily inspections, light maintenance, upkeep of the equipment and other incidental work association with the operation of the shore disposal area and completes paperwork and submits to superintendent
• Monitors and inspects shore pipe for leaks or discharge, communicates with Leverman, and aids in repairs as needed
• Performs JSAs prior to work activity and execute the work accordingly and maintains and ensures a safe working environment
• Ensures compliance with Manson's Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment
• Additional duties may be assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3+ years experience as a heavy equipment operator
• Must have the ability to give and receive, understand, respond, and follow verbal and written communications and instructions
• Must be able to communicate, take direction well, and work cooperatively with other colleagues
• Valid picture identification required
• Valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) preferred

Job Location

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work will be preformed on site in Jacksonville, FL.

Physical Demands
This role is performed primarily in the field and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, loud noise, and active construction or industrial environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, to grasp, grip, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use stairs, ladders, and step stools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, goggles, work boots, safety vests, life vests) as needed for various job sites.

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@mansonconstruction.com.