Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Overview

This is a highly skilled position involving the operation of heavy equipment on road, site or highway construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must possess a solid understanding of all aspects of the construction industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to grading
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment

• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Must have proven experience.
• Must be able to pass field test.

Work Requirements:

• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shifts are 8-12 hours
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment
• Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required
• Ability to be flexible with last-minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
• Ability to follow instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements
• Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company
• Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Company Driver Qualification Standard.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand grades and elevations in site work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Following motions may be required: climbing, sitting, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, throwing, reaching
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.