Heavy Equipment Operator; NC, SC

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Team members classified in a heavy equipment operator position shall perform skilled types of work focusing on the safe operation of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of public works projects, industrial construction, energy construction projects and facilities, environmental services, and railroad projects.

Safety training by the company will be required for all team members. Out-of-town work is probable and may require travel of up to three weeks away from home at a time. Dependable attendance and punctuality are critical.

• Knows the safety procedures and performs thorough review of the operator/user manuals prior to operating any power tools or equipment.
• Performs laborer tasks as required and directed by field leadership.
• Operates heavy duty construction equipment safely and efficiently, including but not limited to loaders, graders, crawler excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, and scrapers.
• Performs equipment preventative maintenance and assists with minor mechanical repairs if needed.
• Operates on cut and fill excavations with compaction requirements.
• Operates equipment proficiently to properly install underground utilities at various depths.
• Operates equipment proficiently to properly grade for slopes, contours, and finish grade for future paving operations.
• Operates equipment on erosion control projects. Removes mud and sediment from streams, installs culverts and timber mats, and installs and removes erosion control features.

• Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Maintenance requirements of heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Operate heavy power-driven equipment.
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare written reports and/or forms.
• Communicate clearly and concisely - orally, in writing or via radio.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Team members will be assessed on their progression and capabilities through an annual evaluation or an out of cycle evaluation. For the annual evaluation, team members will complete a self-evaluation, while their supervisor will also complete an annual review. The process is imitated for the out of cycle evaluation. Once the self and supervisor evaluations are completed, the performance evaluation is reviewed by the workforce development planning group with respect to the areas of safety, quality, customer service, training record, hours of equipment operation and years in position/tenure.

Kwest General superintendents and the director of field operations will recommend for a team member’s classification compensation advancement or reclassification. Kwest Group president will review each recommendation and give the final approval for a classification compensation advancement or reclassification. An approved recommendation is then forwarded to the Director of HR for execution of advancement or reclassification. The team member’s foreman and general superintendent will discuss with the team member regarding their evaluation and any change in compensation or classification.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• The average work week would consist of 5 ten-hour days, but schedule will be dictated by project needs.
• Must be able to work out of town, sometimes out of state, and for lengths of time, such as the job would dictate.
• A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate is preferred.
• Your skills and certifications are valuable, and Kwest recognizes it. Any special certifications or skills that are constructive to the position responsibilities will be taken into consideration when reviewing wage classification.
• Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and if offered a position, any random drug screening if randomly selected.
• Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and participate in discussions with the work crew and any safety personnel on site.
• Must be over 18 to operate power-driven saws including chain saws, wood chippers, abrasive cutting disks, or other power-driven equipment, or to perform excavating operations.
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