Heavy Equipment Operator (Grading Crew) - Albany, GA

Company: Colas Inc.
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast since the company's founding in 1955. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit .

Throughout Colas USA, we provide 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 .

Reeves, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit .Job DescriptionReeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator based out of Albany, GA. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to Reeves Construction Company safety programs to ensure a safe work environment
• Monitor all steps of the operation to ensure Standard Quality and Operating Practices and guidelines are being followed
• Knowledge of how to operate a Bulldozer, Excavator, Loader, or Motor Grader
• Spread dirt in fill areas, finish dress to plan specifications, load material from stockpiles or excavations, finish grade with a loader, experience with material handling
• GPS machine control knowledge
• Backfill trenches/excavations
• Apply caution digging around underground utilities and overhead wire
• Ability to assist with the maintenance and normal operating adjustment to the equipment
• Willingness to work nights and weekendsQualifications & Skills Required
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
  • Strong knowledge of plans and specifications, OSHA Trenching Requirements, and Safety Protocol
  • Candidate must be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations my change daily
  • Expected Hours: hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required
  • Six months to one year experience operating the equipment
  • Must have a current and valid driver's license
  • Must have adequate transportation to work
  • Must adhere to safety procedures and guidelines at all times
  • Punctuality, consistent attendance and self-direction for the success of the operationsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be med by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, or walk, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is usually required to sit for long periods. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or by audio device.Work Environment
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
    Benefits and General InformationCompetitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.
    **Drug-Free Workplace**
    **E-Verify Participating Company**
    Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
    • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
    • complete any part of the application process
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      Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to.Required
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