RedStone is an employee-focused company with a bootstrap mentality – if you enjoy the feeling you get after a hard day’s work with good people, you’re going to love working with us.
We are currently accepting applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator wanting to advance their construction career. The ideal candidate will be able to safely prepare and manipulate heavy equipment to ensure the appropriate movement of materials and liaise with coworkers to ensure that the projects are completed accurately.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maneuvering motorized heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials.
- Responsible for the safe operation of wheeled loaders, excavators, backhoes, skid steers and other general construction equipment.
- Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Observing stipulated safety codes at all times.
- Communicating with coworkers to elucidate project specifications, as needed.
- Ability to understand and follow grade with skill and quality workmanship.
- Advising the line manager of requisite upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
- Aiding coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and organized at the end of each shift.
- Providing suggestions to refine workflow and boost efficiency.
Position Requirements:
- Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- A sound understanding of pertinent safety guidelines.
- Capacity to provide and follow direction.
- Sharp decision-making skills, particularly when under pressure.
- Ability to work extended hours, as required.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Pursuant to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to Redstone Construction Group standards & processes.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Work environment is consistent of an office and facility with construction equipment inventory and repair/service shop and may also include construction job site.
- Noise levels can be loud.
- Safety training required; PPE required outside of office/parking lot area.
- PPE must comply with site specific requirements.
- Occasional lifting may be required up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time with frequent bending and stooping.
Job Type: Full-time, Hourly
Compensation:
- $17 - $25 per hour, DOE
What We Offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k eligible after 1 year of employment with 100% company match up to the first 4%.
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
ABOUT REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION GROUP
RedStone Construction Group is proud to have served Little Rock and the surrounding Arkansas area since 1973. We offer high-quality site preparation, underground utilities, earthwork, concrete, and asphalt services for those in the commercial and industrial space. We employ over 300 people across multiple locations, and we invest in the best training, equipment, and technology in the business.
If you are not sure this is the job for you, contact us at [email protected] to learn more about other opportunities we have available and see what we can offer you.
Visit us at https://redstone-cg.com/careers/ for more information about our company.
Redstone Construction Group is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.
***Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
RedStone Construction Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. RedStone Construction Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
