Equipment Operator

Job Summary: Perform manual labor as assigned. Operate heavy, material - moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain and/or repair civil and heavy highway - related projects. This hourly, non-exempt position will function for short periods of time independently or with minimal supervision. Essential Functions: * Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, unwanted impact to the environment, or loss of life. * Meet performance and technical standards required to qualify for Level 1 position. * Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic. * Wear personal protective equipment. * Perform daily safety and maintenance checks/procedures per operator's manual. * Perform manual labor such as digging or shoveling, assisting with placement of pipe and material, or other manual labor duties as assigned. * Pass required certification test to operate equipment. * Complete required paperwork including Operator's Daily Report. * Proactively and diplomatically communicate with Equipment Manager, Shop Superintendent, Leader, customers and peers concerning equipment and job-related problems. * Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment. * Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays. * Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction. Knowledge of: * OSHA safe trenching regulations. * Utility installation. * Heavy construction equipment operation. * Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. * Construction operations. * Basic and routine construction drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams and specifications. * Soils, aggregate fill materials, bases, proper mixing and compacting techniques. Ability to: * Recognize problems or errors at work site related to position. * Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment. * Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. * Learn and follow HRI company policies and procedures. Qualifications: * Must be prompt, reliable, and dependable with work schedule. * Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers. Education: * Prefer high school graduate or equivalent. * Prefer certificate or degree in heavy equipment operation or related field. Experience: * Prefer previous experience operating heavy equipment. Training Requirements: * MSHA (if applicable) *Safeland Training (if applicable) Physical Requirements: * Constantly (67%-100%) work in field environment with exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, noise, and vibration. * Constantly(67%-100%) lift and carry up to 50 pounds. * Constantly (67%-100%) physically climb in and out of equipment safely and operate levers or pedals to make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms. * Constantly (67%-100%)wear required personal protective equipment. * Constantly(67%-100%)work and walk on uneven terrain. * Constantly (67%-100%)work in extreme hot and cold and adverse weather conditions. * Constantly(67%-100%) bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather. * Frequently (33%-67%) shovel. * Frequently (33%-67%) sit for prolonged periods of time. * Frequently (33%-67%) work for prolonged periods with unscheduled breaks. This is a safety-sensitive position.