Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Sit, stand and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workday
• Stand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the day
• Regularly bend, kneel, squat and climb throughout the workday
• Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others
• Must be able to lift and/or move 100 pounds
• Ability to drive on a stop and start basis daily and continually, getting in and out of trucks and/or equipment multiple times during the course of the day
• Standing, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously
• Close vision is required for some functions and distance and peripheral vision is required for safety
• Must be able to work in loud work environments
• Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record.
• All applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug test, background check, and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate all equipment
• Identify potential problems; develop and implement solutions
• Enforce Company policies and standard work procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations for the safety of the crew and the public
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment problems
• Interact with customers to explain the work procedures necessary at the worksite/residence
• Complete project paperwork as required by the customer
• Prepare pre-trip equipment prior to mobilizing to job site and operating equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment for safe daily operations including checking and maintaining fluids and greasing vehicles
• Load material or equipment for transport from show-up yard to job site and secure as appropriate
• Participate in job hazard analysis on daily basis or as often as conditions change
• Assist in securing work site, equipment and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials
• Prepare documents, reports or job aids related to work, equipment and safety as assigned
• Operation of heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, front end loaders and skidsteers to excavate or move dirt, rock and other materials
• Load or assist with loading materials or equipment
• Comply with operating safety rules and regulations per OSHA safe practices
• Operates Backhoe for general site preparation, excavation, backfill, and related assignments
• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on equipment and vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires
• Able to perform safe and clean trench excavation and backfill
• Able to set and pull shield shoring in accordance to OSHA safe practices
• Able to interact with foreman, superintendents and governing authorities to effectively manage project
• May perform laborer duties when required
• Prepare documents, reports, or job aids related to work, equipment, and safety
• Travel frequently within the area for work assignments
• This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options
• Weekly pay
• Wellness program
• Dental and vision plans
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Financial protection products
• Short and long-term disability, life, accident, critical illness
• Legal Shield and ID theft plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance Program
• Health Advocacy Program