Belt Placer Operator at Northern Improvement Company – Menoken, North Dakota

Come run serial number 1! Our Wirtgen Belt Placer is looking for an operator! Think you can handle leading our paving train on our first of its size, big, beautiful belt placer?

Why Work for Northern Improvement?

• Union Company- Local 49 for equipment operators (company pays fringe benefits)
• Paid medical insurance
• Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated
• Excellent Equipment
• Competitive Pay
• Safety First Mindset

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate the belt placer for highway concrete paving
• Operate various other pieces of construction equipment used in concrete paving or grading work
• Operate construction equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
• Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage to property
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and lubricate, refill, and clean equipment as necessary
• Operate equipment in various situations, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings
• Report the need for large repairs to the appropriate parties
• Must be safety-oriented at all times
• Communicate efficently and effectively during loud and high-stress situations
• Work respectfully with supervisor staff, crew members, and other personnel on the job site
• All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic (dependable, excellent attendance, trustworthy)
• Minimum two years of operating construction equipment
• Experience with multiple pieces of construction equipment is a plus
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment

Working conditions

• Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
• Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises
• May be required to work 60+ hours, 6 days a week

Physical requirements

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments
• Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds

Why Work for Northern Improvement?

• Union Company- Local 49 for equipment operators (company pays fringe benefits)
• Fifth Generation Family Owned and Operated
• Excellent Equipment
• Competitive Pay
• Safety First Mindset

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