What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator/Excavator position at Ocean Coast Electric LLC?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Responsibilities:
- Be punctual and dependable
- Have reliable transportation to and from the job site
- Attend daily safety/work plan meetings
- Perform daily equipment inspection and safety checklist
- Responsible for overall condition of assigned machine
- Maintain proper working condition of machinery and report any damage to equipment manager
- Assist in field maintenance on machinery
- Be a team player
DUTIES:
- Must be proficient with operating hydraulic excavators in trenching and pipe installation applications.
- Must be able to safely excavate trench to OSHA standards
- Must be able to dig trench on grade for site lighting conduit, precast pole bases, manholes, handholes, primary power conduit, phone conduit, etc.
- Muse be proficient in rigging and lifting for laying pipe, and setting precast pole bases, manholes and drainage structures
- Must understand basic backfilling and compaction principles
- Must understand the fundamentals of excavator operation in trenching and pipe laying applications
- Must be able to perform daily machine inspections and report any faults
- Must be willing to clean cabs, clean tracks, and grease machine after every shift
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must have reliable transportation
- Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew members
- Position requires the ability to sit 50% of the time and walk or stand 50% of the time. Physical demands may include balancing, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, carrying, lifting at least 75 pounds. Working conditions are outside and wet, dirty, hot/humid, dusty, cold, noisy with hazards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to speak English and communicate effectively with other crew members and supervisors.
Preferred Education/Certifications/Training
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification - REQUIRED
- Rigging Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- First Aid/CPR Training
- Competent Person Certificate for Trench Excavation/Shoring
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Health Savings Account
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off & Sick Days
- Direct Deposit
POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:
- Excavator
- Backhoe
- Skidsteer
- Lull
- Trencher
- Trench Roller
- Tamper