Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment OperatorLocation: Petersburg, Virginia (Fort Lee)Type: Non-ExemptWork Schedule: Full-TimeCompensation: $35.79/hourBenefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.Full-Time benefits of a Heavy Equipment Operator at Tessera include:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leavePotential shared earning bonusTuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependentsProfessional development, certifications, and training opportunitiesVerizon wireless discountEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness programPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employeesTessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.Tessera is seeking an operator who can operate various heavy equipment. This includes but not limited to trucks and trailers, backhoes, boom mowers, vacuum trucks, off road forklifts, bucket trucks, graders, front end loaders and tractors. Operation of equipment will be use to complete maintenance projects in a safe and effective manner as well as maintaining a positive/professional/can-do/helpful attitude.Typical duties include but are not limited to: Operate tractor and commercial grade riding mowers and/or other equipmentOperate weed eater, blower, and/or mower as necessary.May be required to use manual or power tools to complete work assignments.Operates various heavy equipment includes but not limited trucks and trailers, backhoes, boom mowers, vacuum trucks, off road forklifts, bucket trucks, graders, front end loaders and tractorsOperator must be able to read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.Participate in routine maintenance.May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor. Perform all duties of the Grounds Maintenance Worker.Qualifications: 5-8 years operating heavy machinery or other formal training may be substituted in part for experience. Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.Must deal with customers in a courteous and respectful manner.Physical Requirements:Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or w...