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D.R. Horton

Builds and sells single-family homes across the US

Foundation Heavy Equipment Operator

Building TradesPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeDes Moines, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to understand and communicate in basic English is required.
  • On-the-job training or completion of a vocational school program is required.
  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the road construction industry or operating heavy equipment is required.
  • A commercial driver's license may be required in compliance with Department of Transportation guidelines.
  • Ability to operate multiple pieces of construction equipment is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email is required.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment to assist in the construction of structures, including basements and foundations.
  • Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
  • Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain, clean, and safely store company equipment and materials.
  • Keep the work area and equipment clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
  • Complete required paperwork, reports, and other documentation.
  • Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profit.
  • Work overtime, late nights, and occasional weekends when requested.
  • Troubleshoot equipment to detect and fix operating problems.
  • Conduct pre-operational equipment checks and clean, lubricate, and refill equipment as necessary.
  • Ensure proper procedures are followed according to the company's safety program.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three or four years of combined technical instruction and on-the-job or field training is preferred.
  • Experience reading plans is preferred.
  • Ability to coordinate actions with those of other workers is preferred.

About the Company

D.R. Horton

Builds and sells single-family homes across the US

D.R. Horton builds and sells single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums across the United States, mostly for first-time and move-up buyers. Most revenue comes from selling homes it builds on land it buys or controls through purchase contracts, with local divisions managing land, construction and sales. Its own mortgage lender, DHI Mortgage, and its title agency earn fees by financing and closing many of those purchases. The company also builds single-family and multifamily rental communities and sells them to investors once they are leased, adding a second home-sales channel. It was founded in 1978 in Texas and is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, TX
Founded
1978

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