CDL Heavy Equipment Operator
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Colas through QAP is hiring a CDL Heavy Equipment Operator in Anchorage, AK, a union position requiring a valid CDL and proficiency with excavators, loaders, dozers, rollers, graders, and skid steers. The role centers on safe, efficient operation, site preparation, equipment maintenance, and following precise directives from leadership, with strict adherence to PPE and environmental guidelines. Candidates should be prepared for remote-area logistics, traffic control, and upholding high safety standards on major infrastructure projects. To apply, tailor your resume to showcase specific machine experience, active authorizations, and a solid safety record; highlight union status or readiness to work in a union setting, and confirm you can work onsite full time. For accommodations, contact [email protected] or 973-290-9082.
QAP is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Headquartered in Anchorage, QAP constructs roads, airports, and major infrastructure projects. QAP also has a team that specializes in logistics and self-sufficiency that is designed to complete projects in remote areas of Alaska. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary
The Heavy Equipment Operator manages the safe and efficient operation of multiple pieces of construction equipment. They are proficient in the use of a diverse range of equipment, including, Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, Rollers, Graders, Skid Steers, and others as required. This is a Union position that requires a valid CDL.
Main Responsibilities
- Applies the safety guidelines linked to their activities including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Prepares for their work: analysis of the information concerning the carrying out of the work, transfer of vehicles to the construction site, installs construction site signs and provides access roads in compliance with the traffic rules for safe work.
- Takes care of the proper adjustment of their equipment and vehicles before operating them.
- Carries out the work, operating the vehicles according to the prerogatives of the required authorizations and ensuring safety.
- Carries out work based on precise directives from their hierarchy.
- Maintains vehicles: clearing and verification of vehicles after use, carries out standard upkeep (minor repairs) in observance of the company’s environmental guidelines and the regulations, notifies their manager in the event of anomalies.
Profile
Professional qualification
Authorizations to operate vehicles linked to the field of activity
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected].