Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for a full time position.

Responsibilities

• operates a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance and repair activities
• operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, excavators, road grater, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers and jetter/inductor trucks
• works with and assists the field crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grater or front-end loader
• performs routine inspections on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor
• cleans equipment
• performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards

Physical Demands

• regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
• frequently required to stand, talk and hear
• occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell
• must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds
• specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Four years’ experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must have been working on large construction projects