Equipment Operator Jobs

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Under the supervision of a foreman/lead, the Excavator Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery such as a forklift, backhoes, excavators, dozers, skid steer loaders, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, etc to move earth, rocks and debris on construction sites. The Operator is responsible for lay-outs, fine grading, and completing finishing application and hoisting. Additionally, the operator ensures the equipment is well maintained and operating efficiently.

Roles & Responsibilities

Is responsible for Lay-Outs

• Sets-up and uses slope laser to ensure a sloping grade
• Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade

Is responsible for Fine Grade:

• Ensures proper grade is obtained
• Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock
• Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks

Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations

• Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation
• Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils
• Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation
• Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions
• Determines what type of equipment is needed
• Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment sitting idle

Completes Finishing Applications & Hoisting

• Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction
• Exercises the proper method of backfilling in lifts (ex: keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction)

Requirements

• Ability to kneel, stoop, crotch, balance, climb or crawl
• Must have the ability to exert heavy physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to maintain balance
• High school diploma or equivalent: MINIMUM three (3) years of related experience and/or training
• Required to travel weekly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road