Residential /Commercial Construction - Excavation Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The position is for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt or other materials or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt or other materials. The position would primarily work in the residential custom home arena and would be in the front range mountain area and in residential communities in the front range area. The candidate must be reliable with a strong work ethic and able to operate excavators, skid loader, and loaders in mountain terrain and be able to grade to +/-.1 of a foot. A high standard of customer service with attention to detail and safety is important. The candidate will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment
• Understand the use of equipment in various jobs such as: trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading and finishing
• Become familiar with digging plans and with efficient and safe digging procedures
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines to work can be performed to specifications
• Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete
• Move materials over short distances
• Other duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiating Action
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree 
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 10+ years of experience of heavy equipment operation on residential job sites

· General knowledge of plan reading and grade stakes

· General knowledge of structural excavations and backfill

· General knowledge of water and sanitary utilities including septic systems

· Operate and maintain equipment

· Must be willing to do the labor groundwork as well as operate equipment

· Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
• Mathematics
• Operation monitoring
• Control precision
• Depth perception
• Manual dexterity
• Reaction time
• Coordination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
• Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus effectively verbally

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
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