Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Operates all types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to, front-end loader, back-hoe loader, motor grader, track-hoe excavator, and bulldozer (crawler tractor), with a high degree of skill and proficiency.
• Engages and disengages attachments to equipment using construction tools.
• Moves construction materials from path of equipment.
• Daily inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance such as, lubricating, fueling and cleaning equipment.
• Loads and unloads heavy equipment and assists Heavy Equipment Mechanic as needed.
• Transports equipment.
• Operates various other heavy equipment when deemed necessary such as crane, track front end loader, and skid steer.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in operating all types of heavy equipment required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver License and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.
• May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating the following heavy equipment: front-end loader, back-hoe loader, motor grader, track-hoe excavator, and crawler tractor.