Heavy Civil Construction Operator
About The Position
The Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operator will take on the vital responsibility of executing tasks related to operating heavy equipment, with a focus on excavation, backfilling, and loading. They will work diligently, both independently and collaboratively, adhering to established procedures and guidelines. Daily equipment inspections and compliance with safety standards are of utmost importance. This role also requires a keen awareness of safety requirements, as it involves working in a dynamic construction environment with various physical challenges. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be required to work under various weather conditions to ensure that safety remains a top priority.
Requirements
- Knowledge of heavy equipment used in excavation, backfilling, and loading operations, including their capacities and physical limitations.
- Proficiency in operating various equipment, such as wheel or crawler-type backhoes, large and small tractors, skid steer loaders, trenchers, grader blades, flatbed trucks, pickup trucks, hand, and portable electric tools, with the ability to excavate and move materials precisely.
- Spatial awareness to understand your location in relation to the environment and the position of other objects.
- Capacity to work safely and efficiently in the role.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of heavy equipment operation.
- Minimum OSHA 10 preferred.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 30 preferred
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy equipment (backhoes, bulldozers, skid steer loaders, trenchers, etc.) used in building construction, landscape construction, and utility excavation/installation/maintenance projects.
- Observes and examines colored flags and ground markings indicating the location of underground utilities and structures.
- Excavates dimensions as specified by construction drawings, sketches, grade markers, and/or verbal instructions.
- Performs backfilling and grading operations to specified grades.
- Loads flatbed truck, dump truck, or pickup truck with excavated soils or building materials such as stone, sand, aggregate, or asphalt.
- Drives crew truck and tow trailers to transport tools, crew, and equipment to the site.
- Performs preventative maintenance such as general equipment cleaning, checking fluid levels, lubrication, maintaining tire pressures, and changing implements or attachments.
- Performs other ground maintenance tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
