Heavy Equipment Operator - Kettle River
Alaska Aggregate Products LLC · King County, WA · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Essential Functions
- Operate heavy equipment used in earth moving operations to build/level and excavate land surfaces.
- Use equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade.
- Performs daily safety and maintenance checks.
- Maintain and turn in daily records of equipment inspection.
- Fuel, oil, and grease equipment daily.
- Change worn or broken parts (GET).
- Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
- Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
- Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
- Maintain the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs.
- Report any damage immediately to supervisor.
- Use heavy equipment for its intended purpose with little or no assistance.
- Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored.
- Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
- Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A valid driver license
- Must be proficient with the following equipment:
- D-6 Dozer
- D-8 Dozer
- 245 Excavators
- 330 Excavators
- 450 Excavators
- High School Diploma or GED
- MSHA certification
- Knowledge of and ability to read and follow plans, specifications, sketches and Grade/mapping control.
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain equipment and follow related procedures
- Ability to see details at a distance
- Ability to see details at close range
- Ability to judge the distance between you and other objects
- Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand
- Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully
- Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
- Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency
- Ability to wear protective clothing