General Operator - Underground Utilities

Job Summary

The General 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, rollers and other pieces of equipment. The General Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures.

Qualification

Completion of High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At least five (5) years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment. Must have knowledge and experience of water, sewer and storm installations. Must have the ability to communicate effectively. Must have knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures including but not limited to backing up procedures, use of flagmen and spotters, signage, incident reporting, required personal safety equipment and lifting of heavy loads. Must have some knowledge of equipment operation, cleaning and maintenance requirements.

Essential Functions

· Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

· Performs daily safety and maintenance checks.

· Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.

· Ensures heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.

· Participates in routine maintenance.

· Practices workplace safety.

· Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.

· Performs other routine duties as directed by the Foreman. Other routine duties may be shoveling, cleaning tracks, undercarriages, curbs, asphalt, clearing off grade stakes, spotting and daylighting utilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, work environment and physical demands may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise levels at the job sites are usually loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires sitting regularly (75%-100% of the duration of the shift) for long periods of time. The employee regularly (75%-100% of the duration of the shift) lifts, pushes pulls or carries objects of up to 50 lbs.; uses abdominal and lower back muscles occasionally (26%-50% of the duration of the shift) to provide support; and rarely (1%-25% of the duration of the shift) jump, sprints or throws objects. The employee is regularly (75%-100% of the duration of the shift) required to use hands to finger, use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, handle, lift or feel; objects, and controls. Will regularly (75%-100% of the duration of the shift) work at heights, and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Please note that this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with our without notice.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee frequently (51%-75% of the duration of the shift) lifts, pushes pulls or carries objects of up to 50 lbs.; uses abdominal and lower back muscles frequently (51%-75% of the duration of the shift) to provide support; and rarely (1%-25% of the duration of the shift) jumps, sprints or throws objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (51%-75% of the duration of the shift) required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally (26%-50% of the duration of the shift) required to sit. Will be frequently (51%-75% of the duration of the shift) using hands to finger, use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, handle, or feel; objects, materials, controls and tools. Will occasionally (26%-50% of the duration of the shift) work at heights, climb, and work off of platforms; balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or craw. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise levels at the job sites are usually loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: On the road