Equipment Operator

Qualifications

-One to Five years experience in operating heavy equipment two preferably related to heavy construction

Responsibilities

• The equipment operator operates a variety of equipment used in the construction maintenance and repair of sitework projects roads parking lots and other job sites
• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in site parking lot or road construction and paving
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures
• Brings problems to the attention of the Foreman Superintendent Safety Director or HR Director
• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the foreman or shop manager; cleans and greases equipment
• Controls traffic at worksites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas as required or assigned
• This position is very active and requires standing walking bending kneeling stooping crouching crawling and climbing all day

Duties:

It is standard for an operator to perform a variety of duties involving the operation and maintenance of one or several types of power construction equipment such as motor graders bulldozers scrapers compressors pumps derricks shovels tractors or front-end loaders to excavate move and grade earth erect structures or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. Operators are required to complete and uphold required operating credentials and expected to operate in a safe manner at all times. Operators are expected to inspect clean lubricate and refill equipment daily or as addition to the standard operating duties operator may at times be asked to complete laborer duties listed above. Operators are expected to be able to endure physical demands such as bend stoop squat or stand for a significant period of time lift at least fifty pounds climb a ladder and withstand outside temperature changes.

Knowledge of GPS machinery is a plus but not required.

A pre-employment drug screen applies to this position. A motor vehicle record of 3 years history may also apply if candidate will drive company vehicle.

Required Experience:

Manager