What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at GR Birdwell Construction?
Company Overview
Industrial Civil Construction Contractor specializing in structural concrete and sitework/earthwork looking for Heavy Equipment Operators (Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Rough Terrain Forklift, etc.).
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent/Foreman a Heavy Equipment Operator will carry out assignments related to operation of heavy equipment in relation to the following areas:
Responsibilities and Duties
Is Responsible for Lay-Outs
- Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade.
- Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade.
Is Responsible for Fine Grade
- Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks.
- Ensures proper grade is obtained
- Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock.
Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations
- Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation.
- Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation.
- Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils.
- Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions.
- Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment setting.
- Determines what type of equipment is needed.
Completes Finishing Applications and Hoisting
- Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction.
- Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction.)
Benefits and Perks
- GR Birdwell Construction offers:
- health care for employee and family and after one year of employment pays employee portion of health care cost
- accrued paid time off
- retirement savings plans and
- opportunities for craft development
Salary : $25 - $38