Equipment Operator - Class B

Job Summary

About the role

This position involves operating various types of heavy equipment on heavy highway construction projects. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in operating specific construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mobile equipment on highway construction sites, such as backhoe, bulldozer, front end loader, grader, rough scraper.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
• Report unsafe mechanical conditions to shop foreman and supervisor.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
• Assist with equipment routine preventative maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience operating heavy mobile equipment in mining, heavy civil, and highway construction jobs.
• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and customer needs require.
• Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.
• May work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift 45 pounds.

Qualifications

• Comply with all SHE and other company policies, procedures and requirements.
• Follow established traffic patterns avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions.

Skills

• Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Team Player - Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Personal Accountability - Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
• Work Ethic - Committed to high-quality work, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.
• Self-Development - Take initiative in continuously improving one’s skills, knowledge, and effectiveness to enhance performance and growth.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.