Heavy Equipment Operator at JF Petroleum Group – Des Moines, Iowa

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment will include Dump trucks, backhoe, excavators, front-end loaders, compactors, skid steers and other pieces of equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. This position is responsible for operating heavy earth-moving equipment in demolition, shoring and excavation, removal and placement of earth materials and grading surfaces with detail to wet and dry underground utilities.

Duties:

• Must be proficient in various aspects of civil work. (earthwork, infrastructure, structural work, etc.)
• Understand and have the ability to read scopes of work, plans and specifications and soils reports while applying their effects on the work being conducted.
• Reviews drawings
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Advise the project manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Participate in routine maintenance
• Practice workplace safety
• Fuel equipment as required
• Ability to read and write to record daily records
• Work outside in weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat
• Willing to travel frequently
• Interprets information on grade stakes

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Verbal and writing skills (English language).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction and safety practices, Heavy equipment operating preferred
• Computer experience, including the ability to e-mail reports, upload and download pictures and information.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, Class A preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds, frequent bending, stooping, standing 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be able to meet company’s employment requirements, which includes passing a drug screen, background check, and MVR, if driving for the company.

JF Petroleum offers:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match (now 100% match up to 4%)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health benefits (eligible 1st of the month following 30 days) including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability
• Life insurance-company provided
• Bonus program eligibility
• Paid training for field personnel
• Uniforms provided for field personnel.
• Relocation Assistance will be considered for qualified candidates

*JF Petroleum Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status