Equipment Operator

Primary Responsibility: Operates several types of heavy equipment in various job conditions and locations. May be asked to perform multiple jobs as needed to meet customer requirements.

• Safely operates equipment in accordance with job site plans
• Operates equipment according to proper operational procedures
• Performs and documents regular maintenance checks, maintains adequate records of equipment performance
• Provides pre-operation and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operating properly
• Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality
• Perform minor repairs on equipment issues
• Report needs for larger repairs to the appropriate parties
• Abide by all local, state, federal regulations while operating equipment
• Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by taking extra precautions and working with utmost care and consideration
• Performs all jobs as assigned by supervision and/or site lead person

• 2+ years of experience working with various types of heavy equipment
• Possession of a commercial driver’s license, or a willingness to obtain the license
• Knowledge of proper and safe operation of heavy equipment
• Ability to maintain, inspect, clean and occasionally repair pieces of heavy equipment
• Keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment
• Strong work ethic and physical ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Basic knowledge of math and skills to read blueprints
• Knowledge of grade stakes and grade checking a plus
• Must be able to pass a physical.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Possess the ability to follow instructions with strong oral and written skills
• Report to assigned job area in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined by local regulations and OSHA/MSHA
• CDL Class A or B preferred or ability to acquire one.
• Regularly worksoutside in all weather conditions and is regularly exposed to airborne particles requiring safety glasses and other personal protection equipment
• Operators often work in noisy conditions and must wear proper hearing protection
• The job requires regularly sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, squatting, standing
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary