Heavy Equipment Operator

Summary

Responsible for operations functions specializing in operating heavy equipment providing service to perform in a full-service construction arena which provides solutions to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards in support to the Company. 

Functional Responsibilities

• Ability to follows instructions and perform as a team player
• Pre-Trip and Post Trip responsibility to meet Company standards
• Operate heavy equipment for road and pad construction jobsites
• Control machine speed, direction, bucket height and bucket angle
• Perform daily preventative maintenance such as inspection and fluid check
• Notify management of any equipment or safety issues
• Read and understand civil plan drawings
• Work subgrade and base to achieve proper processing
• Finish-grading for correct grade (blue-top and GPS)
• Use GPS automatics for machine control
• Coordinate daily project tasks between work crew members
• Ability to sustain a 24/7 on call work environment
• Maintains professional communication with the Internal and External Customers
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain rig equipment to meet quality standards
• Must have ability to navigate and find locations off lease roads meeting ‘on time’ location requirements. 
• Performs customer site clean-up prior to leaving location
• Complies with Company Rules and Regulations
• Participates in JSEA and Tailgate Safety Meetings 
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor 

Education, Professional Licensure and Certifications 

• Preferred High School/GED
• Valid Driver’s License required which meets Company policy standards 

Required Skills 

• Experience – One Year Minimum operating Heavy Equipment
• Operate front-end loader, motor grader, dozer, roller, and other heavy equipment on project sites
• Work includes road construction, pad building, excavation, truck loading, stockpiling and spreading materials.
• Operate heavy equipment for road and pad construction jobsites
• Control machine speed, direction, bucket height and bucket angle
• Perform daily preventative maintenance such as inspection and fluid check
• Notify management of any equipment or safety issues
• Read and understand civil plan drawings
• Work subgrade and base to achieve proper processing
• Finish-grading for correct grade (blue-top and GPS)
• Use GPS automatics for machine control
• Coordinate daily project tasks between work crew members 
• Language skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple oral and written instructions and effectively communicate/present information one-on-one or in small group situations.
• Welding experience (preferred in some locations).
• Mathematical skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Reasoning skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.  
• Ability to handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• Flexibility to work with different crews and to perform different aspects of the job 

Required Knowledge 

• Minimum one year experience required
• Senior equipment operator position requiring a high level of skill
• Experience in heavy equipment operation (required)
• Basic mechanical skills
• Conscientious and safety-oriented behaviors
• Experience in road and pad construction 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Possible Lead role depending on experience 

Physical Demands

• This job requires frequent moderate to heavy work.   
• Employee will be exposed to outdoor weather elements to include extreme temperatures, high noise and the potential of                    chemicals and fumes or gasses.  
• Employee will stand or walk 50% of the time and frequently be asked to bend, squat, reach or climb.
• Employee must be physically capable of lifting, pulling, pushing tools and equipment up to 50lbs in a safe manner. 

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may, and probably will, be asked to perform other duties as required.  Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.