Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operating trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies
• Operating trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, and skid steers
• Operating jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers, and other small equipment and tools to perform various jobs
• Working with and assisting the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grater, or front-end loader
• Performing daily inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and referring defects or repairs to supervisor, cleaning equipment
• Performing all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Serving as a ground person on the line crew as required and assigned
• Controlling traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned
• Providing constant courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment with public
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Two (2) years experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment
• Valid CDL license or valid drivers license working toward CDL license
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
• Skill in operation of above listed tools and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions
• Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints
• Ability to make independent judgments which have considerable impacts on the organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person