Engineering Equipment Operator

Job TitleThe duties of this position include:Operating one or more heavy gasoline or diesel powered wheeled or crawler type engineering and construction equipment to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as roads, ditches, or construction sites.Transporting heavy equipment to job site.Moving earth and rock, piles brush, pulls planting equipment, etc., on mountains with steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, and other surfaces with similar rough features to grade the earth to the general contour desired on trails, roads, canals, tunnels, or construction sites.Performing rough grading as well as fine surfacing on flat or rolling terrain. May perform fine grading with closer instruction and supervision.Adjusting equipment attachments for proper positioning and working order, making adjustments without stopping the power unit or the equipment. Steering and operating by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt.Ensuring equipment is maintained in good working condition. Performing inspections, preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments, and maintaining proper records. Reporting major mechanical repairs to supervisor.