Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator

All Operators are knowledgeable and experienced working with and performing routine maintenance on various types of heavy equipment. They also perform Laborer functions on the job site as schedule, scope and progress require or as directed by their superiors.
Operator I employees have mastery of small equipment (skid steers and mini-excavators) and site trucks and are proficient in excavators, loaders, bulldozers, rollers/compactors. They can perform assigned tasks—often in concert with other Operators and Laborers—under supervision and have experience operating equipment to perform the primary trade and craft services Sum Co offers.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Operate heavy equipment to safely and efficiently complete assigned tasks.
• Set up equipment to minimize excessive handling & maximize productivity.
• Identify obstacles to productivity and work with Foreman to resolve.
• Operate in a manner to minimize wear & tear and extend equipment longevity.
• Perform daily equipment inspections prior to beginning work.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• Communicate any equipment issues to superintendent / Management for repairs / corrective action.
• Participate in and take on the responsibilities of the Laborer role as work flow and project schedule require.