Job Summary: The Operator III will operate machinery for construction, demolition, or excavation projects and other duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows Values, Vision and Mission
• Works with a team
• Operate equipment including excavators, dozers, rock trucks, skid steers, roller, and tractors with pan
• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation
• Uses equipment to prepare building sites for construction
• Ensures loads are secured properly
• Grease and fuel equipment prior to beginning/end of shift
• Cleans equipment and performs daily inspections
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs
• Attends and participates in morning huddle
• Dig for mainline utility installation
• Finish grading of building pads and roadway with GPS instruments or stakes, with topo shots
• Helps keep crew on task and proper production
• Sets Safety example by following safety guidelines at all times and complies with proper safety procedures and PPE
• Performs other related duties as assigned/needed up to and including all laborer duties

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expert in all laborer duties
• Expert Ability to work independently
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions
• Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve
• Ability to remain flexible in job hours worked as specific assignments change
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Knowledge of utility installation and cut/fill operations
• Mechanical Skills
• Ability to read construction blueprints and calculate run, rise, percentage, GPS, as-builds, etc.
• Ability to read cut sheets, grade stakes and GPS station
• Proper instrument set up of GPS base with equipment, pipe laser, rotary laser, line/surface level, etc.
• Proper rigging practices

Education and Experience:

• 8 to 10 years of dirt/utility experience
• Expert knowledge of heavy equipment operation and capabilities
• Expert knowledge of construction
• Valid driver’s license or State ID
• CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train if necessary)
• 10-hour OSHA certification (Thompson will train if necessary)

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to operate machinery for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to operate equipment in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
• Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed

Required Tools:

• High Vis shirt or Vest
• Utility knife
• Clothes with no large holes or cut offs for varying weather conditions