Equipment Operator - Class A - Grading
About The Position
The Equipment Operator operates various types of heavy equipment on heavy highway construction projects, including moving overburden materials. The role requires efficiently and accurately operating heavy mobile equipment such as excavators, front-end loaders, and finish graders while following safety protocols and working effectively with a team. The operator may remain seated and operate equipment for extended periods. The position also involves loading materials into haul trucks or stockpiles, conducting equipment safety inspections, completing daily equipment reports, reporting unsafe mechanical conditions, maintaining equipment housekeeping, and training new operators on equipment they are qualified to operate. The work is outdoors and may involve varying or extreme weather, high or precarious places, and cramped spaces.
Requirements
- Intermediate to advanced experience operating heavy off-road mobile equipment on road construction jobs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with site supervisors, haul truck operators, and other team members.
- Ability to work required overtime with a flexible work schedule.
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wet, and other varying or extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to work in high or precarious places and cramped workspaces that may require awkward positions.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift 45 pounds.
- Required to wear 6-inch, safety-toe, lace-up boots and other appropriate PPE.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Load materials into haul trucks or stockpiles efficiently.
- Perform duties safely and proficiently while observing safety and health rules.
- Operate assigned equipment with a high degree of competence and skill.
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports.
- Report unsafe mechanical conditions to a supervisor.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices on equipment.
- Train new equipment operators on equipment they are qualified to operate.
- Comply with SHE and other company policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Follow established traffic patterns and avoid road hazards and other hazardous conditions.
- Perform other duties as directed by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
