Heavy Equipment Operator with experience, or a desire to learn and become an operator. Opportunities for experienced and trainee's alike. • Safely Operate assigned company equipment and vehicles. • Safety is a high priority in the field and need like minded operators to apply. Ability to communicate any possible safety issues on the job with anyone else on the jobsite. • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in equipment or vehicles provided to perform your job. • Must be able to perform required preventative maintenance and inspection of assigned equipment and vehicles daily. Which could include climbing ladder, bending, stooping, crouching, and crawling on or underneath equipment. • Must have command of your sight, smell, and sound to assess issues, traffic, people, and objects around you. • Must be able to follow direction, give direction, and supporting the supervisors, management, company goals, and schedules required for the project. • Ability to work in a multitude of weather conditions. • Adhere to and follow all company regulations and policy. • Ability to frequently lift and carry up to fifty pounds. • This job will experience noise levels from mid to high levels, and employee must use the provided ear plugs to protect yourself from hearing loss. • Various other duties and requirements that will be explained upon employment. • Trainees will be required to perform other duties outside of the operator duties shown here. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $ $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 50 – 80 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Ability to Commute: • Artesia, NM Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Artesia, NM, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships, which last about four to five years, require extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Artesia, NM, machinists can expect to earn an average wage of $1,336 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning more than $80,640 annually. Educational pathways include apprenticeships, postsecondary education, and on-the-job training, with trade schools and technical colleges offering programs that prepare individuals for this skilled trade.
