Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Summary

The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment used in construction activities.  Equipment operated may include – but is not limited to – dozers, cranes, excavators, loaders, rubber-tire equipment, etc.  NOTE:  Must have a flexible schedule (make work irregular or odd hours in outdoor work sites, depending upon project needs or weather), including nights and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment; verifies equipment is in safe working order, is properly fueled, and is capable of performing the assigned task (weight capacity, etc.)
• May perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance (filling fluids, adding lubricants, etc.)
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate job site and company safety and security standards to prevent property damage and injuries. Follows laws and prevents traffic disruption.
• Operates large size excavator, dozer, track and rubber tire loaders, rollers, and other related equipment to perform road work, earth moving, excavation, etc.
• Works with and assists crew in digging ditches and trenches, (un)loading materials, and hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work.
• Provides support to successful completion of construction and engineering work (road work, excavation work, materials movement, etc.)
• Responds to signals and directions from the staff and works in coordination with them. Maybe involved in rigging processes.
• Operates the equipment manually and/or through electronic or other technical means. NOTE:  Some equipment may require the use of a GPS or other computer software; operators may be required to utilize equipment and software to perform essential job functions.
• Maintains equipment or production records, as directed.
• Perform other duties, as and when assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Must have the physical ability to recognize and avoid security risks. 
• Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment, plus be willing and able to get on/off equipment to help labor and pipe crews.
• Able to communicate effectively with others and work cooperatively in teams (including resolving basic conflicts with or without the assistance of management).
• Able to communicate and interact both verbally and in writing.
• Able to perform detailed work and make effective decisions to maintain production, quality, and safety under pressure and deadlines.
• Handle emergencies, work pressure, and stress.
• Able to solve problems.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Flexible to work during odd hours, including overtime, night work, and weekends.
• Possess an active driver's license to work on the equipment (a DOT medical card or CDL may be required for certain types of equipment).
• Satisfactory driving record (as required by types of equipment operated).
• 5 years of prior experience operating heavy equipment. NOTE:  Requires testing by supervision.