Construction Operator

About the role

The desired candidate will perform safe and efficient construction equipment operation, and other duties as assigned by the construction manager and/or the site supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of construction equipment to perform tasks such as leveling, shaping, and excavating surfaces
• Perform all job duties per OSHA and MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety policies, and state and federal environmental regulations in a safe manner consistent with the Mitigation Resources of North America safety culture
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Perform various physical duties as directed by the site supervisor, such as installation of structures, erosion matting, silt fencing, seeding, and fueling
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively
• Willing to be cross-trained and task trained on all construction and ancillary equipment
• Move, secure, install, build, load, or unload materials
• Moves items from place to place, according to the direction of the site supervisor
• Extended periods of travel will be required

Other Duties

• Work with other ancillary equipment in a safe and organized manner
• Assist in water management, reclamation, load/haul, and maintenance activities, as necessary
• Miscellaneous work related to stream mitigation activities and operation of ancillary equipment
• Assist with any maintenance needs for routine repairs
• Keep the supervisor informed of any potential problems
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, and loaders
• Familiarity with GPS equipment is a plus
• Knowledge of proper equipment operation techniques and safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must understand basic mechanical workings of construction equipment to operate properly, within tolerances, and perform preventative maintenance and servicing on occasion
• Knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations
• Ability to recognize unsafe and adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct them

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience operating off-road construction equipment