Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of site grading experience is preferred for the ideal candidate.
• Demonstrated ability to operate various grading equipment.
• Excellent safety awareness and willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Ability to work with others to achieve company results and to think critically, analyze information, and make sound decisions.
• Effective verbal and nonverbal communication with operators, truck drivers, and general laborers, including the ability to listen to others’ ideas.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to assigned work sites and travel between sites.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain continuous mental and visual attention to complete work safely and effectively.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and to stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, crawl, and balance at heights up to six feet as required.
• Ability to climb on and off equipment several times a day while maintaining three points of contact.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds; remain on one’s feet regularly; and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs.
• Ability to work on sloped, slippery, or uneven surfaces and in confined areas.
• Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, and other inclement weather.
• Ability to work around hot materials, fuel fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, and moving equipment.
• Availability for periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime, including some required Saturday overtime.
• Must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, after receiving a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain grading and other heavy equipment, including bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, rollers, backhoes, off-road trucks, and motor graders.
• Perform fine or rough grading as needed.
• Read site plans and check grades against the plans.
• Coordinate machine movements with other activities and respond to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Avoid potential hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
• Check fuel supplies to ensure adequate availability at job sites.
• Monitor operations to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Complete pre- and post-operation equipment checks, perform daily maintenance, and keep equipment clean and ready for operation.
• Keep records of material or equipment usage and problems encountered.
• Assist with other job positions as requested to complete work.
• Maintain attendance during regular work hours or other assigned schedules and accept overtime assignments based on operational needs.
• Wear proper work attire, including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, and hard-soled, closed-toe shoes.
• Follow OSHA and company policies to minimize accidents and injuries to personnel and property.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Safe work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)