Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute all of our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment and with team members who work vigorously to meet our customer’s needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team.

The ideal Heavy Equipment Operator will be an individual that possesses experience in all types of excavation, grading, backfill, and E&S in both an upland and shoreline environment. Must have demonstrated proficiency with earthmoving heavy equipment and operation, layout, and blueprint reading.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy earthmoving equipment such as excavator, dozers, backhoes, roller, etc.
• Operate equipment in difficult terrain, both upland and in marine environments.
• Pre-inspection of equipment and fill out equipment logs.
• Conduct operations in a manner to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Load and move dirt and materials using heavy equipment.
• Follow all applicable safety regulations and follow all company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment.
• Report any issues to Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Manager.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to obtain badging at all federal bases, private shipyards, and Huntington Ingalls.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and all earthmoving heavy equipment.
• Use of simple surveying/measuring equipment to perform layout a plus.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• OSHA 10 or 30
• 2 Years of Experience or more.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 50lbs. pounds at a time

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.

Exposure to characteristic Construction and marine site dangers

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 Lbs. pounds in all directions.

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Operating machinery and/or power tools.

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Work in extreme weather conditions

Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

Color correct vision required

Noisy environments

Ability to respond quickly to sounds

Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

Company Description

Crofton began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 75 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering, marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals.

Benefits

Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplementary Insurance via Aflac
• PTO
• FinFit Financial Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Participation
  
  

Crofton Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, color, age, disability, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by Federal, State or local laws. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training

Crofton Industries complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees. It is the policy of Crofton Industries to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Crofton Industries will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. Crofton Industries will also make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Crofton Industries.

Crofton is an E-Verify employer.

Crofton began as a commercial diving company in 1949. For over 75 years, the company has continued to grow and evolve by expanding its capabilities to better accommodate customer needs and offer competitive advantage. Today, Crofton offers comprehensive solutions in the commercial and industrial market segments, with a history of service focused in the maritime industry. Our people are our biggest asset, at every level. Each service division accommodates customers’ needs independently and when advantageous, multiple divisions collaborate with one another to transfer the economic benefits of in-house resources to customers. Crofton is a diversified contracting firm offering, marine construction, commercial diving services, crane and rigging services, and equipment rentals. Benefits Full time team members at Crofton have access to a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following: -Health Insurance -Short Term Disability Insurance -Dental Insurance -Life Insurance -Supplementary Insurance via Aflac -PTO -FinFit Financial Wellness Program -Employee Assistance Program -Paid Holidays -401(k) Participation Crofton Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, color, age, disability, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by Federal, State or local laws. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training Crofton Industries complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees. It is the policy of Crofton Industries to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Crofton Industries will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. Crofton Industries will also make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Crofton Industries. Crofton is an E-Verify employer.