What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Moapa Band of Paiutes?
Job Title: Equipment Operator
Supervisor: Project Manager – Sand & Gravel
Wage: DOE
Status: Full Time
Opens: July 28, 2025
Closes: Open Until Filled
Job Summary
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, backhoe, excavators, compactors, water trucks, and other pieces of equipment.
Duties
Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
Advise the Project Manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
Practice workplace safety
Spotting for equipment operators
Manual labor as instructed
Support other project team members as required
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be certified to operate heavy equipment
- Must be over 21 years of age
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have minimum OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification
- Must be dependable
- Must be able to work independently
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions of supervisor
- Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must be insurable through tribal insurance
- Must pass a pre-employment background check
- Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screening
Indian Preference Per Section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended