What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at B&D Contracting?
The primary role of a Heavy Equipment Operator is to safely and efficiently operate the following types of heavy machinery:
Bulldozers
Excavators
Skid Steers
Front-end loaders
Backhoes
Tractors
Forklifts
Ideal Candidate is experienced, competent, and proficient in the following:
Trenching
Digging utilities
Earthwork
Shaping levees
Demolition
Operating machinery around ground personnel
Operating machinery in tight areas
Responsibilities:
Grade areas (Blue Top / Finish grade) without GPS
Excavate, distribute, and level material, earth, or terrain.
Material Handling
Defensive driving/operating:
Plan ahead
Constantly monitor operations and scan surroundings
Protect yourself and others
Eliminate distractions
Anticipate, recognize, and avoid potential hazards/obstructions such as:
---- workers
---- underground and overhead utilities
---- other equipment or vehicles
---- falling objects
Halt operations until hazard is mitigated
Knowledgeable of and compliant with:
OSHA safety rules and regulations
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazard Communication Program
Daily responsibilities:
Preventive Maintenance
Equipment inspections and damage reporting
Greasing
Fueling
Attend jobsite safety meetings
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old
Team player with a positive attitude
Pass Pre-employment Assessments (includes BGC, drug test, & physical)
Punctual and reliable
Must have the following:
driver’s license
TWIC card
steel toe work boots
reliable transportation
ability to work in all weather
the physical ability to complete strenuous tasks and walk on uneven surfaces
