Operator Heavy Equipment 1

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 2+ years of experience as a Dirt Equipment Operator in heavy industrial construction
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements
• May be required to have a valid driver's license and meet a motor vehicle records check
• Must have all required tools
• Must have reliable transportation

Position Responsibilities

• Will operate various construction equipment to move earth in a precision process
• Will inspect equipment
• Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment
• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations
• Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations
• Will assist in other job site related tasks as assigned while not operating

Required Qualifications

• Must have experience and knowledge of operating various construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, and graders
• Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment
• Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types
• Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly
• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations
• Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Valid Driver's License

Reporting to: This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting
• Will talk and hear to communicate
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots