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Contour Heavy Equipment Operator

CONTOUR, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Operators are instrumental to the company’s success. Safety, efficiency and pride are key attributes of an excellent operator. All operators are required to be safe and be responsible for their assigned equipment. We are 100% SC Certified Drug Free Workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES To operate equipment safely, and efficiently while adhering to all company policies and MSHA / OSHA regulations, while meeting all production goals.

Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Perform daily safety and maintenance checks

Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and / or required

Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored

Participate in routine maintenance to include but not limited to greasing and fueling equipment daily

Practice workplace safety

General daily preventative equipment maintenance

Light labor work as needed

Heavy Equipment can be defined as :

Excavator (GPS Experience)

Haul truck (rigid frame / articulated)

Bulldozer (GPS Experience)

Motor grader

Roller

Water truck

Backhoe

Farm tractor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIREMENTS Knowledge

Equipment operation and maintenance

Equipment safety

General site preparation techniques and procedures

Knowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of heavy equipment

Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage

Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures

Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures

Skills

Ability to operate all types of equipment according to the manufacturers recommendations

Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Client service and public interaction skills

Team building

Analytical and problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Effective verbal and listening communications skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records

Stress management skills

Time management skills

Personal Attributes

Be honest, trustworthy and respectful

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Be flexible

Demonstrate sound work ethics

Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license with less than (3) moving violations in (3) years

Must be able to pass drug / alcohol screenings

Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

Must be able to pass a Physical

WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands The Heavy Equipment Operator has a physically strenuous and mentally demanding job. He / she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. The Heavy Equipment Operator will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The Heavy Equipment Operator must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.

Environmental Conditions The Heavy Equipment Operator must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He / she may at times be exposed to dangerous and / or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.

Sensory Demands He / she may at times be exposed to dangerous and / or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.

Mental Demands The Heavy Equipment Operator must work both independently and with the team and is expected to maintain a schedule of work. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time.

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