Heavy Equipment Operator

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Operates: excavators, dozers, graders, tractors, rollers, trench compactors, jumping jacks, haul trucks, and skid steers

· Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites

· Performs routine maintenance, inspects and fuels vehicle and equipment prior to beginning shift

· Assists skilled workers as assigned, this may include jobs such as demolition, shoveling, greasing, fueling, putting up silt fences and other manual labor tasks

· Unloads materials that are delivered such as pipes or tools and distributes them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications

· Prepares tools and materials such as silt fencing

· Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned, this may include shoveling, cleaning up rubble debris, and trash

· Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools

· Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones

· Motions equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials

· Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to operate heavy machinery with minimal coaching

· Ability to read building plans related to heavy civil projects.

· Ability to spread knowledge down to the positions below you

· Ability to listen to, understand and follow directions

· Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change

· Ability to work with a variety of personalities

· Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count, take inventory, read grade stakes, and equipment GPS

· Upkeep a positive team attitude and open communication

Trainings to get with the company:

· OSHA 10

· Haz whoper 40

· Trenching & Shoring Certification

· Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

· First Aid/ CPR

· Erosion Control Certification

· GPS Training 1

· Safety Training

· Competent Person Training

· Plan Reading Certification

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred

· Prior job experience in heavy civil construction required

· Valid driver’s license- CDL license preferred

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time operating heavy machinery and in all weather conditions and terrains

· Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas

· Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.

· Must be able to work in all weather conditions and work on Saturdays and at night, when needed