Heavy Equipment Operator - NEW ORLEANS

Heavy Equipment Operator

Essential Functions:

• Operating heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner at all times. All safety and maintenance procedures are to be followed.
• Daily maintenance of assigned equipment, including but not limited to: hydro/motor oil, coolant, turntables, belts, hoses, greasing of all zerk fittings, clean - free of mud, trash, debris both inside and out and fueling of equipment daily.
• Ability to follow all safety instructions
• Report ALL maintenance, repairs or damages to Foreman
• Report ALL incidents/injuries/complaints, etc., major or minor, to Foreman
• Ability to perform all job functions of a Light Equipment Operator, Pipe Layer, and General Laborer

Requirements:

Special Position Requirements:

• 1 year experience of operating heavy equipment (dozer, grader, tractor, large excavator and stabilizer)
• Ability to load trucks and knock down piles

Physical Requirements:

Requires the mobility to perform vehicle operating duties. The Heavy Equipment Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. The Heavy Equipment Operator will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.

Special Position Requirements:

• Access to reliable and punctual transportation
• Ability to communicate in a helpful and friendly manner with co-workers and management
• Fast Learner
• Assist with training upcoming operators

Success Factors/Job Advancements:

• Team Player
• Team Productivity
• Accuracy and timeliness of Projects
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Flagger Certified
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• OSHA 10
• TCT
• Leadership Advancement Training

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up more than 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mandatory for All Employees and Subcontractors On-Site:

• Safety Vest - A safety vest is mandatory when performing work in traffic/pedestrian areas.
• Hardhats - Hardhat use is mandatory on ALL job sites.
• Hand Protection - Gloves are required to assure hand protection.
• Foot Protection - Safety shoes are mandatory on all job sites (steel-toe)
• Eye Protection - Safety glasses are mandatory while working on-site.
• Always be aware of potential dangers and hazards around you while driving vehicles or operating equipment.
1. Other Motor Vehicles
2. Other People
3. Power Lines
4. Underground Utilities, etc.

Failure to follow procedures or company policy will result in disciplinary action, loss of position and/or termination.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.