Heavy Equipment Operator

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Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it.
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure its in good working order.
• Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site.
• Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly.
• Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their supervisor if maintenance is past due.
• Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used.
• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste.
• Completing minor repair work as needed
• This is not a seat only position. There will be other duties as directed by the superintendent.

Qualifications

Required

• Knowledge of safety protocols and the procedures used to control heavy equipment.
• Coordination to use all the controls on pieces of equipment.
• Possessing enough strength to operate the controls on heavy equipment.
• Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment.
• Strong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite.
• Basic writing skills to accurately complete reports and other paperwork.
• Good noncommercial drivers license history to indicate a habit of safe driving.

Preferred

• CDL license