Heavy Equipment Operator

Baker Construction

12d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a foreman/lead, the Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, backhoes, excavators, dozers, skid steer loaders, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, etc. to move earth, rocks, and debris on construction sites. The Operator is responsible for lay-outs, fine grading, and completing finishing applications and hoisting. Additionally, the Operator ensures the equipment is well maintained and operating efficiently.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to handle equipment such as Fork-lift , Back-hoe, Roller, Dozer, mini- skid steer Loader, Track Loader, and Rubber tire loader
Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
Ability to maintain balance.

Responsibilities

Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade.
Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade.
Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks.
Ensures proper grade is obtained
Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock.
Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction.
Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction.)
Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation.
Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation.
Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils.
Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions.
Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment setting.
Determines what type of equipment is needed.
Tracks and escorts deliveries
Inspects quality of materials and signs tickets
Maintains barcode tags for inventory control
Maintains dumpsters
Flags as necessary for operators
Serves as crane spotter and inspects swing path
Tracks, inspects, and performs sign-in & sign-out procedures
Performs maintenance and repair on equipment