Equipment Operator

Description

Heavy equipment operators handle motorized machines such as bulldozers, excavators, track loaders, rollers, and dump trucks. The heavy equipment operator's duties include preparing and manipulating heavy equipment to ensure the appropriate movement of materials and liaising with coworkers to ensure that the projects are completed accurately. You will be required to conduct your duties in a safe, diligent manner at all times.

Requirements

• Safely operate excavators, loaders, backhoes, dozers, and other heavy equipment

• Excavate trenches for utility installation with precision

• Assist crews in storm, water, and sewer pipe installation

• Always follow site safety protocols

• Maneuvering heavy motorized equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of materials.

• Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.

• Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.

• Always observing stipulated safety codes.

• Communicating with coworkers to elucidate project specifications, as needed.

• Reporting injuries and other accidents to the Foreman and Job Superintendent.

• Examine schedules for the day and establishes the best way of completing given task

• Advising the Foreman of requisite upgrades, repairs, and replacements.

• Inspects and fuels vehicle prior to beginning shift.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.