Kwest Group · 1 day ago
Heavy Equipment Operator (AR, TX, OK, FL, OH)
Dublin, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKwest Group is a civil construction company dedicated to safety, quality, and customer service. They are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment for various construction and maintenance projects while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and performing preventative maintenance on the equipment.
Civil EngineeringConstructionProject Management
Hiring Manager
Heidi Baldwin MS HRM
Responsibilities
Knows the safety procedures and performs thorough review of the operator/user manuals prior to operating any power tools or equipment
Performs laborer tasks as required and directed by field leadership
Operates heavy duty construction equipment safely and efficiently, including but not limited to loaders, graders, crawler excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, and scrapers
Performs equipment preventative maintenance and assists with minor mechanical repairs if needed
Operates on cut and fill excavations with compaction requirements
Operates equipment proficiently to properly install underground utilities at various depths
Operates equipment proficiently to properly grade for slopes, contours, and finish grade for future paving operations
Operates equipment on erosion control projects. Removes mud and sediment from streams, installs culverts and timber mats, and installs and removes erosion control features
Qualification
Required
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required
The average work week would consist of 5 ten-hour days, but schedule will be dictated by project needs
Must be able to work out of town, sometimes out of state, and for lengths of time, such as the job would dictate
A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate is preferred
Your skills and certifications are valuable, and Kwest recognizes it. Any special certifications or skills that are constructive to the position responsibilities will be taken into consideration when reviewing wage classification
Clean driving record
Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations
Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and if offered a position, any random drug screening if randomly selected
Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and participate in discussions with the work crew and any safety personnel on site
Must be over 18 to operate power-driven saws including chain saws, woodchippers, abrasive cutting disks, or other power-driven equipment, or to perform excavating operations
Clean driving record
Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations
Travel from site to site will be required
Work environment will normally be an active construction site. Exposure to dust, noise, high heat, extreme cold, and rain should be expected
Employee must be physically able to perform repetitive motion and heavy lifting, as described below
Must be able to maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties
Must wear all employer-mandated personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vests, and safety-toed work boots. Other PPE may be required from time to time depending on special safety concerns. All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employee, other than safety boots
Must be able to hear with or without the use of a hearing device and clearly see at least 30 feet with or without the use of corrective vision
Must be able work while wearing a respirator if necessary
Alternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils, and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required
Bending, squatting, and kneeling will be required frequently during a workday
Constant pushing and pulling of certain tools and materials will be required over a day's work
The team member must be able to differentiate and / or identify colors
Must have knowledge of occupational hazards in this field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 30 Hour OSHA testing and First Aid/CPR requirements before starting work
Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a pre-employment physical examination
Preferred
A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate is preferred
Benefits
All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employee, other than safety boots.
Company
Kwest Group
Kwest Group is a construction firm that offers project management, site grading, erosion controls, and industrial infrastructure services.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
M
Mark Murray
Managing Member
Recent News
2025-06-04
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