Earthwork Heavy Equipment Operator

Essential Job Functions

Cleaning and preparing job sites, unloading trucks, hauling and hoisting material, material handling and storing, cleaning up rubble and debris, removing trash, contribute to team success, willing to do manual labor.                                                                                                                        

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Job description is not designed to be comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and activities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.   

Soft skill requirements:

• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment - Dozers, Track hoes, Motor Graders, etc.  
• Ability to meet all safety requirements and wear PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, work gloves and high visibility vest. 
• Must be able to work as a team player with a diverse group of people. Must be able to follow directions and complete daily tasks and expectations for each specific job site. 
• Must be able to communicate problems to the job foreman. 
• Must be able to work overtime and travel as required, with occasional overnight travel. 
• Must report to work at designated start time. Must display a professional attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times. 
• Must maintain constant alertness on job sites.  

Experience and education requirements:

• Operate Heavy Equipment:  Dozers, Track hoes, Motor Graders, etc.
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and industrial physical
• Must have a valid Drivers License, CDL a plus

Physical requirements:

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. 
• Must be able to lift and carry 5-25 lbs. frequently, 25-50 lbs. often, 50-100 lbs. occasionally, with assistance. 
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand to operate equipment.
• Must be able to do consistent physical effort including standing, shoveling, or walking for a minimum of 8 hours per day without fatiguing.