Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment or machinery, such as a tractor, bulldozer, backhoe, or excavator, for the purposes of construction, demolition, or excavation. Prepares equipment and conducts routine inspections prior to operation to ensure it is safe and in working condition. Being a Heavy Equipment Operator identifies and addresses potential hazards and adheres to all safety protocols and regulations. May be responsible for scheduling minor repairs and conducting routine maintenance like cleaning and lubricating. Additionally, Heavy Equipment Operator requires a high school diploma. May require State License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Heavy Equipment Operator independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Heavy Equipment Operator typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually.
UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.
We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
UIC Construction, LLC specializes in construction projects in remote locations involving dynamic challenges of extreme climate, complicated logistics, and the absence of locally available skilled labor.
During the company’s 30-plus years of working in Alaska and abroad, UIC Construction has completed more than $1 billion in construction representing a variety of project types and sizes.
UIC Construction’s capabilities include the following services : Arctic construction; preconstruction planning and estimating;
remote site logistics; design / build and fixed-price construction; Native American / Alaska Native employment and training.
Job Description :
Work activities will include operating various pieces of Heavy Equipment including rock trucks, bulldozers, roller compactors, scrapers, shovels, excavators, tractors, loaders, and forklifts.
Applicant will be responsible for performance of assigned tasks in accordance with established safety policies.
Responsibilities
This is a temporary position for a construction project in Barrow, Alaska. Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Perform heavy duty equipment operation as directed by the site superintendent
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills :
Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding, and / or man lifts.
Qualifications
Required Experience :
Must have a high school diploma or Equivalent.
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Applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course (Smith Driver Training) to be authorized to operate a UIC company vehicle, or, to operate a rental vehicle paid for by the company.
Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and / or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements.
UIC Construction, LLC., considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status.
Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC Construction, LLC.
as a subsidiary of Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants.
EOE / AA / M / F / D / V
Candidates must apply online at , and submit an application for all positions for which they wish to be considered.
UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( ADA ), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and / or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification.
In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE / AA / M / F / D / V.
In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP .
Last updated : 2024-04-05
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