Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator will take on the vital responsibility of executing tasks related to operating heavy equipment, with a focus on excavation, backfilling, and loading. They will work diligently, both independently and collaboratively, adhering to established procedures and guidelines. Daily equipment inspections and compliance with safety standards are of utmost importance. This role also requires a keen awareness of safety requirements, as it involves working in a dynamic construction environment with various physical challenges. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be required to work under various weather conditions to ensure that safety remains a top priority.

Key Responsibilities

•Operates heavy equipment (backhoes, bulldozers, skid steer loaders, trenchers, etc.) usedin building construction, landscape construction, and utilityexcavation/installation/maintenance projects.
•Observes and examines colored flags and ground markings indicating the location ofunderground utilities and structures.
•Excavates to dimensions as specified by construction drawings, sketches, grade markers,and/or verbal instructions.
•Performs backfilling and grading operations to specified grade. Loads flatbed truck, dumptruck, or pickup truck with excavated soils or building materials such as stone, sand,aggregate, or asphalt.
•Drives crew truck and tow trailer to transport tools, crew, and equipment to the site.
•Performs preventative maintenance such as general equipment cleaning, checking fluidlevels, lubrication, maintaining tire pressures, and changing implements or attachments.
•Performs other grounds maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
•Knowledge of heavy equipment used in excavation, backfilling, and loading operations,including their capacities and physical limitations.
•Proficiency in operating various equipment, such as wheel or crawler-type backhoes, large and small tractors, skid steer loaders, trenchers, grader blades, flatbed trucks, pickup trucks, hand and portable electric tools, with the ability to excavate and move materials precisely. 
•Spatial awareness to understand your location in relation to the environment and the position of other objects.
•Capacity to work safely and efficiently in the role.

Minimum Requirements:
•Education: High school diploma or GED.
•Experience: Five years heavy equipment operation.
• Certifications/Licenses: OSHA 30 preferred, minimum OSHA 10 preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.