Heavy Equipment Operator

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To complete your application, you will need the following information:
10 years of work history
For each employer you will need:
--Dates worked
--Employer name and location (city and state)
--Employer phone number
--Your position with the employer
--Your duties
--Your reason for leaving
Education history
Work references
Personal references
Position Description
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Classification: Non-Exempt/Seasonal Compensation: Prevailing Wage or comparable Reports to: Superintendent Work Location: Montana/North Dakota/Wyoming
Job Description:
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include front-end loaders, graders, rollers, skidsteers, excavators, dozers, pavers and other pieces of heavy equipment.
Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of equipment safety and the ability to operate in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Knowledge of operation of front-end loaders, graders, rollers, skidsteers, excavators, pavers and other pieces of heavy equipment.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Advise job foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Maintain daily records.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, and excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• May perform other related duties.

Position Requirements
Competencies:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license required, Commercial driver's license helpful.
• Display an uncompromising focus on safety by properly following company policies and MSHA/DOT/DEQ regulations for safe working procedures and protection of the environment.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Ability to do basic math.
• Must require minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
• At least 20/40 acuity (Snellen) in each eye with or without correction. At least 70 degrees peripheral in horizontal meridian measured in each eye.
• Must be able to perform with or without accommodations.
• Must be available to travel in Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming.

Work Demands & Environment:

• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, and as needed, safety-toed boots, respirator, protective clothing, gloves and other protective equipment.
• Employee will be required to work in outdoor environments which may include exposure to extreme temperatures and weather.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, sit, shovel, sweep, rake, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms, possibly for extended periods.
• Requires occasional moving/lifting of up to 50 pounds during the course of the work day.

Benefits::
Full benefits include 100% Employer-paid full family health insurance including medical, vision, dental, flex; life, 401k and retirement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Please Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.