Operator

Clark Construction Group, LLC • Canton, GA

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About The Position

The heavy equipment operator uses industrial equipment to move materials and support construction projects. The role includes preparing and operating equipment, coordinating with coworkers to complete work accurately, monitoring workflow, and performing all duties safely and diligently. The operator is expected to recognize when to lead or follow and to suggest changes that can improve productivity.

This is a physically demanding position on an active construction site. Work regularly takes place outdoors and may involve exposure to weather, moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and potential electrical hazards. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and follow Clark Construction safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The position requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly fitness-for-duty tests are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience operating a variety of heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent vision or use of prescribed lenses.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Sound understanding of pertinent safety guidelines.
• Ability to provide and follow direction.
• Sharp decision-making skills, particularly under pressure.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone and use team-lifting techniques for heavier items.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods and to bend, climb, kneel, and reach.
• Good balance and dexterity to work safely at various heights and in tight spaces.
• Visual acuity to operate equipment and identify hazards.
• Ability to hear with or without assistance to understand instructions in noisy environments.
• Consistent use of required personal protective equipment and compliance with safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; random quarterly fitness-for-duty tests are conducted.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver motorized heavy equipment to accurately remove and place materials.
• Load and offload rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Observe stipulated safety codes at all times.
• Communicate with coworkers to clarify project specifications as needed.
• Report injuries and other accidents to the line manager.
• Advise the line manager of necessary upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
• Help coworkers keep the site clean and organized at the end of each shift.
• Suggest workflow improvements to increase efficiency.
• Demonstrate alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, and builds relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED