Operator III
About The Position
The Operator III will operate machinery for construction, demolition, or excavation projects and other duties as assigned. Duties/Responsibilities: Follows Values, Vision and Mission Works with a team Operate equipment including excavators, dozers, rock trucks, skid steers, roller, and tractors with pan Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation Uses equipment to prepare building sites for construction Ensures loads are secured properly Grease and fuel equipment prior to beginning/end of shift Cleans equipment and performs daily inspections Performs routine maintenance and repairs Attends and participates in morning huddle Dig for mainline utility installation Finish grading of building pads and roadway with GPS instruments or stakes, with topo shots Helps keep crew on task and proper production Sets Safety example by following safety guidelines at all times and complies with proper safety procedures and PPE Performs other related duties as assigned/needed up to and including all laborer duties
Requirements
- Expert in all laborer duties
- Expert Ability to work independently
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions
- Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve
- Ability to remain flexible in job hours worked as specific assignments change
- Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Knowledge of utility installation and cut/fill operations
- Mechanical Skills
- Ability to read construction blueprints and calculate run, rise, percentage, GPS, as-builds, etc.
- Ability to read cut sheets, grade stakes and GPS station
- Proper instrument set up of GPS base with equipment, pipe laser, rotary laser, line/surface level, etc.
- Proper rigging practices
- 8 to 10+ years of dirt/utility experience
- Expert knowledge of heavy equipment operation and capabilities
- Expert knowledge of construction
- Valid driver’s license or State ID
- CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train if necessary)
- 10-hour OSHA certification (Thompson will train if necessary)
- Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to operate machinery for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to operate equipment in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
- Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed
- High Vis shirt or Vest
- Utility knife
- Clothes with no large holes or cut offs for varying weather conditions
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment including excavators, dozers, rock trucks, skid steers, roller, and tractors with pan
- Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation
- Uses equipment to prepare building sites for construction
- Ensures loads are secured properly
- Grease and fuel equipment prior to beginning/end of shift
- Cleans equipment and performs daily inspections
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs
- Attends and participates in morning huddle
- Dig for mainline utility installation
- Finish grading of building pads and roadway with GPS instruments or stakes, with topo shots
- Helps keep crew on task and proper production
- Sets Safety example by following safety guidelines at all times and complies with proper safety procedures and PPE
- Performs other related duties as assigned/needed up to and including all laborer duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
