Heavy Equipment Operator

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Summary

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The Equipment Operator will work collaboratively with the Laborers and Foreman for completion of jobsite activities.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, rollers, backhoes, etc.
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• Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping, and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating, and stockpiling.
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• Utilize GPS systems, read and understand grade stakes and hubs for grade control and finishing
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• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures
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• Work outdoors on location in all weather conditions and on all terrain
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• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment
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• Repair or assist in the repair and maintenance of the construction vehicles
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• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required including fluid and filter changes and parts lubrication
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• Clean equipment as scheduled or when required
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• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when finished for the day
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• Practice workplace safety per OSHA standards
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• Ability to work independently and to stay on top of the schedule
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• Willingness to do work outside of equipment operations, which includes but is not limited to general labor work
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• Maintains a neat appearance and dresses appropriately for the job
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• Good attendance
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• Is a team player, and communicates well
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• Presents a positive attitude about the company and the job
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Qualifications

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Education and/or Experience

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• Proven ability to operate heavy equipment
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• Valid driver/operator license
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• High school diploma or equivalent or at least one year of experience
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• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance
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• Knowledge of basic equipment and vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels
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• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
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• Must always present a professional image, representing self and company in a professional, courteous and respectful manner when dealing with customers, vendors, employees and the public
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• Skilled with various hand and power tools
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• Competent operating excavators, backhoe, trencher, etc.
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Physical Requirements

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• Sit, stand, and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workday
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• Stand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the day
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• Bend, kneel, squat, and climb throughout the workday
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• Lift from 10 to 150 pounds
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• Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and may be in loud environments
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• Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others
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Skills

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• Must be able to read and comprehend English
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The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

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All applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employmentdrug test, background check, and motor vehicle recordcheck.

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**Equal opportunity employer, including veterans, and individuals with disabilities**