Dirt Operator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operators typically work under direct supervision and will be required to sit, stand, and move for extended hours at a time.
• Operate heavy equipment for excavations and laying underground pipelines
• Experience with the proper use of trench boxes and other similar protective devices
• Unload and move equipment per manufacturer manuals and company procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and small repairs on equipment
• Maintain logs and repair reports
• Know, understand, and follow all safety rules and procedures according to OSHA and company safety policy
• May be required to do manual labor
• Assist equipment operators, carpenters, craft workers, and other skilled labor when necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5 years of experience in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred
• The candidate must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure
• Proper vision and hearing are required to be able to receive direction via verbal and hand signals
• Ability to work effectively as a team

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to safely work with sharp tools and/or power equipment
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination