Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator
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09-04-2025
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Job Description
Summary:
The Equipment Operator will skillfully operate various types of heavy equipment 92000 lbs. tracked excavator D6 dozer D8 dozer 35CY loader etc. associated with dirt work construction. The Equipment Operator must be able to demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions. The Equipment Operator is expected to use their experience and judgment to make decisions within their limits of authority.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Equipment Operator will skillfully operate various types of heavy equipment 92000 lbs. tracked excavator D6 dozer D8 dozer 35CY loader etc. associated with dirt work construction. The Equipment Operator must be able to demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions. The Equipment Operator is expected to use their experience and judgment to make decisions within their limits of authority.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret sitespecific Safety Plan at each site; may be amended daily.
- Read and interpret equipment operators manuals; most vehicles are owned; some rentals may be encountered so operator must learn new limitations at each work site.
- Read and comprehend container labels prior to touching or opening.
- Read and interpret rigging load charts.
- Read manifests or waste stream labels on containers to avoid missing unlike waste streams shipped off site.
- Read MSDSs that accompany all new and existing chemicals brought to or used at the hazardous waste site.
- Operate/drive construction type/truck equipment.
- Work in areas of uneven terrain.
- Wear and work in different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Climbing/stooping while wearing PPE.
- Demolish contaminated buildings/structures (dust/noise).
- May assist in the training of new or less skilled Equipment Operators.
- Ability to demonstrate common sense understanding and carrying out detailed written and oral instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person via telephone twoway radio and in writing. Excellent customer relations skills.
- Have a strong work ethic.
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.
- Perform operations using weights and measures volumes and distances.
- Ability to interpret load charts and estimate weight.
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license if assigned to operate any Company X vehicles and must meet the companys vehicle insurance requirements.
- Must be able to read and comprehend safety plans rules maintenance instructions training manuals Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) warning tags traffic signs and procedure manuals.
- Must be physically able to perform job tasks.
- Must be able to pass all required training i.e. HAZWOPER.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have and maintain a valid drivers license. Prefer CDL licensure. Prefer previous experience working in and around a construction (dirt) project.
Work Environment:
Outside environment exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes. Site specific exposure to hazardous materials requiring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Noise levels are site specific and may be subject to PPE.
Employment Type
Full Time
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