Construction Operator (stream and wetland restoration projects)

Overview:

The Construction Equipment Operator will serve as an Operator I for the construction of stream and wetland restoration projects. This will include equipment operation, manual labor, equipment maintenance, and general upkeep around the project site. This position will be based out of our Lititz, PA office.

Travel duration is typically Monday through Friday but can be days to months, around 75% across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and New York. Work is seasonally steady and often will require over 40 hours per week. Some weekend work may be required during peak periods. The ability to travel with overnight stays is required.

Employees working on construction sites with overnight stays may be entitled to per diem rates to cover the cost of meals in lieu of direct reimbursement or charging meals to the RES P-Card.

What your day-to-day might look like?:

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the RES's operating safety policies and procedures. Equipment to be operated includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Hauling trailers

  • Excavators (10,000 lbs – 60,000 lbs)

  • Tracked dump trucks

  • Bulldozers

  • Skid loaders

  • Tractors

  • All-terrain utility vehicles

• Preform basic equipment maintenance

• Assure grade is within allotted tolerances by utilizing survey equipment

• Install and maintain E&S BMP’s to ensure site compliance

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High school Diploma or GED

• Valid Driver's License

• Two years of experience operating an excavator

• Some experience operating equipment, hauling trailers, chainsaws, handheld equipment, etc.

Desired:

• Two years of field experience in ecological restoration, land development, stormwater management, utilities, forestry, or golf course construction

• CDL License

Physical Requirements:

• Willing and able to perform and comply with the following items:

• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds in rough terrain

• Ability to use all standard hand tools and mechanized landscaping equipment

• Ability to operate standard construction equipment

• Strict adherence to safety protocols, including proper PPE requirements

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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