Operator Equipment - Medium

Date: Mar 26, 2025

Location: Knightdale, NC, US

Company: Overland Contracting Inc  

Req Id  108225 

Job Title: 1014 - Operator Equipment - Medium  

Location: PJGTKNIGH 

Business Unit Sector: OCI-BVOPS-CONSTRUCTION 

Opportunity Type: Craft (non-union) 

Relocation eligible: No 

Full time/Part time  Full-Time  

Project Only Hire: No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Job Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment (i.e., RT, backhoe, Loader, Trencher, trackhoe, RT forklift, mini excavator, etc.) to excavate, move, and/or grade material.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic, or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; 
• Operate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material; 
• Adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms. Perform light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines. Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment. Perform daily inspections of equipment and document results on the daily log.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain .
• Calculate slopes and grades of materials. Have a working knowledge of Trenching and excavating requirements and regulations .
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects. Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, before beginning work. Understand and implement Red Tag procedures safely relating to equipment. 
• Must have in his/her possession an OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated. Follow Load capacity charts and ensure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and type.