A Senior Earthworks Equipment Operator skillfully and proficiently operates heavy equipment to lift, move or place materials or to clear and level land. 

• Support and adhere to safety standards, programs, and initiatives. Adhere to housekeeping standards (including cleaning fences, materials, stockpiles, stormwater tasks and equipment) and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) requirements. Identify safety hazards on the job and work to address them as appropriate; handle the concerns or escalate to Foreman. Determine when spotters are needed and/or serve as a spotter as appropriate. Follow safety protocol and maintain situational awareness, to include inspecting equipment daily, establishing eye contact, and watching for pinch points, traffic, public, etc. Adhere to the dig permit and review of as-builts for dig area.
• Mentor Equipment Operator 1s. Provide explanations for understanding, teach skills on-the-job, and provide coaching and feedback to drive continued learning. Confirm the quality of Equipment Operator 1 work as conducted.
• Proficiently operate heavy equipment to include but not limited to: mini-excavator, loader, backhoe, compactor, skid steer, excavator, grader, and bulldozer.
• Complete jobsite tasks self-sufficiently or as directed by the Foreman. Review plans to understand the work to be completed, read and interpret blueprints and drawings, and consult with the Foreman when clarification is needed. Check equipment levels daily and grease machines and refuel as needed; inform Foreman for entry into daily inspection log. Move or load heavy loads for crew. Assist project crew with other tasks as available. Serve as the Foreman delegate, as requested.
• Adhere to the project schedule by measuring work completed daily. Escalate to the Foreman if additional resources are needed, there are schedule concerns, or if there are equipment issues and alternate equipment is required.
• Uphold quality of work by determining the best course of action to meet the needs of the job. Apply an understanding of earthwork terminology and the construction industry to execute with excellence. Ensure dirt is the right elevation (grade). Escalate any quality concerns and work with the Foreman to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Build partnerships with subcontractors by supporting subcontractor safety adherence, communicating plans, and collaborating to ensure harmony during the work process, and assisting subcontractors with moving materials between areas as needed.
• Follow directions and adhere to company procedures. Apply an understanding of construction, industry equipment terminology to execute with excellence. Submit time entry in a timely manner. Comprehend and apply instructions and ask questions as needed.
• Actively seek career and professional growth. Attend company, vendor and/or industry trainings and offerings. Set personal performance and learning goals during performance reviews. Actively seek professional development, as appropriate.
• Represent the GE Johnson brand, ethics, and values. Model desired performance, professionalism, conduct, and behaviors. Serve as an example on the jobsite. Foster collaboration and teamwork. Take initiative and responsibility for work quality.

Competencies

• Communication – Verbal
• Attention to Detail
• Follow Plans and Schedules
• Collaboration / Teamwork
• Concern for Health and Safety
• Functional Expertise – Earthworks
• Tool/Equipment Operation and Repair
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Initiative
• Dependability / Reliability

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Skilled at completing repetitive tasks
• Skilled at perceiving spatial relationships
• Basic math skills
• Abstract and concrete reasoning skills
• Skilled at receiving and carrying out assignments with minimal supervision
• Learnability skills
• Listening skills
• Skilled at using GPS systems (3D modeling software)
• Skilled to operate equipment/machinery, to include excavators, loaders, backhoes
• Skilled at reading/interpreting drawings, plans, blueprints
• Skilled at mentoring others
• Skilled at supervising/assigning and monitoring work, quality oversight

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a construction work site environment. This role routinely works outside in varying weather conditions. Work may require occasional weekend and evening work.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full time. Work may necessitate a flexible schedule and/or extended hours when required by project schedule.

Travel

Ability to travel to various jobsites where GE Johnson conducts business. Ability to relocate to jobsites for project assignments. Ability to travel to multiple locations or job sites daily or weekly as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Prior construction experience
• Heavy equipment operating certificate(s)
• Ability to read plans, drawings and/or blueprints
• Experience operating and maintaining loaders, backhoes, excavators
• Experience reading grade stakes
• Extensive experience with GPS systems (3D modeling software)

Salary

$26.00 - $36.00 an hour

AAP/EEO Statement

GE Johnson is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

This posting will be removed on April 3, 2024 or later depending on if the role is filled.