Heavy Equipment Operator

Kelchner•Springboro, OH

11d

About The Position

Summary: Operates various pieces of heavy equipment (graders, dozers, scrapers, excavators, etc.) to move, level, and distribute earth and to push trees and rocks from land preparatory to constructing roads and buildings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operates assigned equipment safely and efficiently, which could include driving a company vehicle. Performs daily maintenance checks of machinery for fluids, grease, etc. Ability to be fluid/smooth with the machine controls to cut ditches, slopes, grades, clear brush, shape and dress slopes and other earthmoving activities. Maintain grade by either communicating with a grade checker, using machine mounted lasers, or by use on machine mounted GPS as well as without the use of GPS. Ability to setup, set, and take down rotating laser equipment/base station. Must be able to read grade stakes, perform arithmetic, use scale ruler or other basic functions used to determine grade and read blue prints/plans. Must be able to endure a high production environment for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate in tight, congested work areas with multiple other activities occurring immediately around the machine. Understands weight distribution affects stability; rated operating capacity. Understands the importance of safety, efficiency and productivity. Works efficiently with others on his/her crew. Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals
Understands and follows oral and written instructions
Works independently in the absence of supervision
The ability to work 55 – 60 hours a week including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

Operates assigned equipment safely and efficiently, which could include driving a company vehicle.
Performs daily maintenance checks of machinery for fluids, grease, etc.
Ability to be fluid/smooth with the machine controls to cut ditches, slopes, grades, clear brush, shape and dress slopes and other earthmoving activities.
Maintain grade by either communicating with a grade checker, using machine mounted lasers, or by use on machine mounted GPS as well as without the use of GPS.
Ability to setup, set, and take down rotating laser equipment/base station.
Must be able to read grade stakes, perform arithmetic, use scale ruler or other basic functions used to determine grade and read blue prints/plans.
Must be able to endure a high production environment for extended periods of time.
Must be able to operate in tight, congested work areas with multiple other activities occurring immediately around the machine.
Understands weight distribution affects stability; rated operating capacity.
Understands the importance of safety, efficiency and productivity. Works efficiently with others on his/her crew.
Other duties may be assigned