Heavy Equipment Operator

Boudreau Pipeline•Corona, CA

6d•$38 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Operates a crawler or rubber-tired machine mounted with an excavator bucket. Used for excavating ditches, structures, and mass excavations, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks and placing rock riprap. May also be equipped with various hydraulic attachments. Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving. Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. Maneuvers heavy equipment into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed; checks that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned. Ensures a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance. Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade. Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task. Properly follows all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and materials with shovel. May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer. Digs, spreads, and levels construction materials. Lifts, carries and holds material, tools and supplies. Maintains regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required. Must keep abreast of all applicable laws and regulations at all times.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of equipment operations and construction and maintenance procedures
Must possess a working knowledge of grades and blueprints
Skill in operation of assigned equipment
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and general public
Complies with company policies and procedures.
Performs job safely with respect to others, property and individual safety
3+ years operating excavators in underground utility or pipeline construction.
Ability to read grades, blueprints, and excavate to specification.
Strong understanding of excavation safety, trenching, and working around existing underground utilities.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving
Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
Cleans heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
Maintains the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
Uses equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
Properly follows all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
Reports any problems to your immediate supervisor
Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and materials with shovel
Follows direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite
May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer
Digs, spreads, and levels construction materials
Lifts, carries and holds material, tools and supplies
Maintains regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required
Must keep abreast of all applicable laws and regulations at all times
Other duties as assigned