Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator

S.T. Wooten Corporation•Wilmington, NC

12d

About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment including but not limited to motor-graders, bulldozers, rubber tire backhoes or trackhoes, rollers, articulated dump truck drivers, front-end loaders or hydraulic excavators to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds, parking lots, airport runways and taxiways. May perform minor repairs and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
Must be able to operate multiple pieces of equipment.
Must be willing to use hand tools while not operating equipment.
Minimum of 3 years' operating and utility work experience.
Must have a good work ethic and work as a team player; including operating different types of equipment and general labor work if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience pulling trench boxes and sloping excavations.

Responsibilities

Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, power cranes, shovels, or related equipment.
Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers, switches, and pedals to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel-reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds or other job sites as needed.
Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
Observe grade in order to adjust machine settings and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
Conduct documented pre-shift inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects.
Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year.
Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools. Conduct pre-shift inspections and report any concerns or malfunctions to supervisors.
Learn and follow safety regulations.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.
Must have regular and predictable attendance.