Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

This position is a travel position and jobsites can range from OH, WV, PA, NC, VA.

*Bi-Con Services employees working in safety-sensitive positions are drug and alcohol tested under the federal DOT regulations.Testing is conducted for pre-employment, on a random basis (according to the requirements of DOT), reasonable suspicion and post-accident (according to the requirements of DOT.) Under DOT regulations, marijuana, whether with a medical prescription or not, is considered an illegal substance.*

Responsibilities

• Promote the company's safety culture.
• Participate in daily huddles and safety meetings.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Be familiar with operating manuals of all equipment on the job site, rented or Bi-Con owned.
• Apply proper winter condition operations including fuel additive usage, block heater usage, warmup periods and equipment storage.
• Understand the work for the next day and ensure that the equipment is fueled, maintained, cleaned and staged for the next day.
• Efficiently store and stage material for handling.
• Efficiently handle and store dirt and aggregate in a manner that minimizes job congestion and additional moves.
• Maintain job site roadways, walkways and parking areas and install erosion and sedimentation controls.
• Assist lead operator with the troubleshooting of equipment issues.
• Assist superintendent with rental equipment decisions.
• Inspect rental equipment upon arrival and document its condition.
• Ensure rental equipment is cleaned and fueled when releasing to minimize post rental charges.
• Report any damage of equipment immediately and participate in the investigation of the cause and future prevention.
• Ensure that daily inspections of the equipment are being performed and documented.
• Organize office and tool trailer layout to maximize jobsite efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned, to include general labor duties.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' operating experience with large track hoes, mini excavators, skid steers and all terrain forklifts.
• Possess aerial lift, aerial work platform and rigging certifications.
• Has leadership skills that facilitate the growth of other operators.
• Knowledgeable with and applies OSHA standards on excavation layback techniques.
• Effective communicationand interaction skills with other trades and personnel on the projects.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• This is a field position and requires 100% travel.
• This position is subjected to the elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.)