Equipment Operator

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Job Details
Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Business Unit:
Solids Management

Reports to:

Operations Manager
Travel Requirement:
No

Top Tier Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
Annual uniform allowance.
Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
Paid Training.

Job Description

Select's Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, road grader, and excavators, as well as preventive and routine maintenance of equipment. This position communicates with the Operational Manager about daily assignments and provides oversight and technical expertise with equipment operations.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

Ability to work with minimal supervision, performing all duties required to develop short and long site plans.
Ability to read slopes and grades preferred.
Constantly evaluate site for compliance and safety issues.
Perform tasks as directed by Operational Manager.
Conduct basic maintenance on equipment.
Conducting periodic inspections.
Reviewing daily pre and post-trip reports.
Correcting identified deficiencies.
Scheduling and oversight of major repairs.
Maintaining shop and field maintenance equipment including periodic calibration where required.
Identifying and maintaining an inventory of high-use, common maintenance items.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Must be over 21 years of age.
Must possess valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Select's insurance guidelines.
Must be certified to operate heavy equipment.
Exhibit ability to be a strong team player.
Possess excellent written and verbal skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and carry out work assignments to highest quality level.
Ability to trouble-shoot electrical, mechanical, diesel engine problems, as well as hydraulic, pump, and vacuum equipment.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

W:
Working Safe
A:
Accountability
T:
Teamwork
E:
Excellence
R:
Respect

Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to individually lift:
Maximum 50 lbs.