Company Name: Pokrajac Corporation. - Reno, NV
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00 - $65.00 per hour
We are General Contractor specializing in Grading, Underground Utilities, Paving and Concrete Flat work. We have been in business for over 40 years with locations in California, Colorado and Nevada.
We have been operating in Nevada for a little over 5 years and are continuing to grow with a number of projects kicking off this year.
We are looking for individuals who would like to join our team of experienced and professional employees looking to grow our operations in the Northern Nevada area.
Most of our work consists of heavy civil site work including subdivisions, commercial tilt ups, apartments and public works projects.
Equipment Operators must have experience in Site work Construction (Grading - both mass and finish. Underground Utilities – Water, Sewer, Storm & Electrical/Communications). Both residential subdivisions and commercial.
WHY JOIN US?!
Our total compensation package includes competitive wages and 401k, health, dental and life insurance, and vacation pay
We provide our employees with stability and security by offering continuous year-round work
Pay is weekly with work shifts 8-, 10-, or 12-hours Monday – Friday (weekend availability)
We have Multiple locations – no remote work
At Pokrajac Construction, we don’t just build projects; we build careers and futures. Join us as a Heavy Equipment Operator and be a part of our commitment to our values and pillars of excellence.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Proficient operator for Excavator, Mini Excavator, Loader, and Skid Steer. (Motor Grader and Dozer a plus but not required)
Proficient operating equipment in sensitive situations. (Working in the street, working around existing utilities etc.)
Required to perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
Willing to help labor when equipment is not being used.
Skills/Experience
Must have a clean Nevada driving record and the ability to be insured to operate company vehicles
Must be knowledgeable with OSHA laws in regard to excavation and trenching safety.
Must have good verbal communication skills to give and receive information in the field
Must successfully pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test
OSHA 10hour or 30hour certification a plus, if you do not have either we can provide training.
Understanding GPS also a plus. We provide training for this as well.
Must have a minimum of 5 years operating experience with Heavy Equipment (Preferred)
Must have a minimum of 5 years construction site work experience (Preferred).
Must have NV OSHA 10- or 30-hour training certification.
Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Must be experience with the following vehicles:
Excavators -
Size: Mini Ex, CAT 320 all the way up to CAT 385
Application: Digging and installing mainline utilities such as sewer, water, storm drain and electrical/communications.
Loaders -
Size: CAT 950 all the way up to CAT 988
Application: Working with utility trench crews, grading, loading trucks and material handling.
Dozers -
Size: CAT D3 all the way up to CAT D10
Application: Mass grading, finish grading, pushing scrapers, material management
Motor Graders (Blades) -
Size: CAT 12H&M up to CAT 16H&M
Application: Finish Grading soil and aggregates for roads, parking lots and flatwork.
Skiploaders (capable of cutting finish grade)
Application: Finish Grading soil and aggregates for roads, parking lots and flatwork.
Scrapers -
Size: CAT 613 up to CAT 657 (including push/pull, paddle wheels and push scrapers)
Application: Mass grade and finish grade
Physical Requirements
Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions or in shop
Able to perform these duties on our second shift assignment.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
Able to work confined spaces
Reno, NV 89506: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
To Apply: Submit resume through this site
All applications/resumes will be reviewed, and potential candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Pokrajac Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The company is also a drug free work place. A pre-employment drug screen is requirement, as well as random drug screening throughout employment
