Grade Equipment Operator - Clarkston/Lewiston

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on equipment
• Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform backfilling, loading, excavating and stockpiling
• Operate equipment while maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (equipment operation/repair, etc.)
• Monitor and discuss production problems with managers/supervisors
• Avoid MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Timely and regular attendance is an essential requirement
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including: standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking

Qualifications

• Have verifiable experience as an equipment operator
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts. Shifts may vary according to project demands
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen