Heavy Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Understand danger zones and hazards for others on the ground working around the operating equipment
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Work with spotters and flaggers to ensure safety is maintained and hazards are avoided and/or mitigated while operating equipment
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assessing component wear
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Prepare and level surfaces to specifications
• Auxiliary tasks may include assisting other craft workers as needed
• Be proactive in all areas of safety and recognize potential safety issues and hazards

Qualifications

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important
• Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

Position Details

• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

Work Environment

• The job will primarily be on outdoor construction sites and include possible hazardous environments such as confined spaces and working at heights
• Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, irritants, and smoke may occur
• Special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be necessary to control some hazardous environments
• Additional forms of PPE may be required depending on the particular project

Company Information

Standard Constructors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.