Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL A Preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, or safety director.
• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Affords assistance in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Controls traffic at worksites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
• Affords assistance in training lower-level employees performing the maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Makes daily pre-trip inspections of assigned truck and other assigned equipment
• Drives assigned vehicle/equipment to and from job site, as directed
• Operates equipment properly and in accordance with all manufacturer recommendations and training, in order to complete the necessary task.
• Manually loads or unloads equipment, materials or supplies
• Correctly loads and secures all loads
• Affords assistance in traffic control as directed
• Affords assistance in maintenance of assigned equipment
• Responsible for maintaining assigned PPE and having proper PPE on hand for scheduled work.
• Responsible for providing, maintaining and attending work with hand tools listed on the required tools list provided to employee at hire.
• Participates in all required safety training including weekly ToolBox Talks.
• Cleans and organizes warehouse, shop, yard, office and vehicles to maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Must follow all company policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Any other duties assigned as needed.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills
• Good communications skills, both written and oral
• Good hand and foot coordination
• Able to read and understand gauges and other indicators
• Able to troubleshoot problems and offer solutions
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Able to apply concepts of basic math
• Able to manage time between two or more projects at one time
• Able to read and comprehend instructions and procedures
• Possess minimum ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results
• Must successfully complete First Aid, CPR, AED and Flagger when assigned by the company
• Must successfully complete Forklift certification – understand you are not permitted to operate company forklift until certification is received.
• Must possess a current Driver's License, CDL A preferred
• Must be a minimum of 21-years-old to operate a company vehicle
• Able to proficiently operate excavator, skid loader, forklift, telehandler, and bucket truck
• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
• Must be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process including a background check, motor vehicle report (MVR), and a drug screen.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current Driver's License, CDL A preferred
• Must be a minimum of 21-years-old to operate a company vehicle
• Able to proficiently operate excavator, skid loader, forklift, telehandler, and bucket truck
• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
• Must be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process including a background check, motor vehicle report (MVR), and a drug screen.

SKILLS

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communications skills, both written and oral
• Good hand and foot coordination
• Able to read and understand gauges and other indicators
• Able to troubleshoot problems and offer solutions
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Able to apply concepts of basic math
• Able to manage time between two or more projects at one time
• Able to read and comprehend instructions and procedures
• Possess minimum ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results

BENEFITS

• Must successfully complete First Aid, CPR, AED and Flagger when assigned by the company
• Must successfully complete Forklift certification – understand you are not permitted to operate company forklift until certification is received.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Pay details are not specified
• Benefits details are not specified

SCHEDULE

Schedule details are not specified