Heavy Equipment Operators-Dozer and Excavator

S.T. Wooten Corporation•Wilmington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates one or more types of powered construction equipment, including dozers, excavators, motor-graders, backhoes, rollers, articulated dump trucks, and front-end loaders. The equipment is used to excavate, move, and grade earth; erect structures; and place or finish concrete, asphalt, or other hard-surface pavement on road beds, parking lots, airport runways, taxiways, and other job sites. The role may also include minor equipment repairs and maintenance. Operators work outdoors for extended periods in all seasons and may work long, flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as customer needs require. The role involves working around noise, dust, heat, cold, oil, and heavy equipment, and normally requires personal protective equipment. Operators must communicate clearly, follow instructions and safety regulations, and coordinate equipment movements with other crew members.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of operating experience on a dozer, excavator, or roller.
Good work ethic and dependability.
Ability to work various hours as needed and willingness to work out of town if needed.
Ability to use a GPS grade control system, work slopes, load trucks, and maintain fills.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, including frequently lifting or moving materials or equipment weighing over 80 pounds.
Ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating multiple types of machines.

Responsibilities

Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and other materials using trucks, power cranes, shovels, or related equipment.
Operate equipment and attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms to move and shape materials.
Use equipment to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
Spread, smooth, level, or reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds and other job sites.
Compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials to grade specifications.
Observe grades, adjust machine settings, and identify low spots for workers to add material.
Conduct documented pre-shift equipment inspections, identify safety or mechanical defects, and report concerns or malfunctions to supervisors.
Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauges with reference stakes and guidelines, and position equipment according to other workers’ hand signals.
Coordinate equipment movements and loads in response to crew members’ hand or audio signals.
Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment using mechanics’ hand tools.
Follow safety regulations and take steps to avoid hazards or obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Comply with company policies and procedures and perform additional duties as directed by a supervisor or manager.