Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment and machinery used in construction, maintenance, repair, flood control, and/or landfill operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of closely related experience.

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the State of Utah at the time of hire or within thirty (90) days of hire date. Some positions may require a Class A CDL within three (90) days of hire date.

Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire or within thirty (30) days of hire date.

Must obtain forklift certifications within three (3) months of hire date.

Some positions may be required to obtain flagging certification within three (3) months of hire date.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of hand tools and equipment including picks, shovels, rakes, and chain saws
• Follows safety requirements in accordance with OSHA and/or MUTCD regulations and acceptable industry standards.
• Trains new or less experienced operators in proper equipment operation and care.
• Checks, services, and performs routine maintenance on equipment; makes minor equipment repairs, field tests repaired equipment to insure operating efficiency.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, large front-end loaders, track hoes, 10-wheel dump trucks, scrapers, compactors, motor graders, excavators, and snow removal equipment to perform assigned Division-specific job duties.
• Performs Division-specific journeyman level maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Solid Waste

• Maintains composting operations, inclusive of grinding or shredding compostable materials, watering, and turning windrows, and maintaining daily temperature of compost.
• Shreds, grades, compacts, and buries refuse to maintain daily sanitary disposal operations.
• Constructs and maintains gravel roads, drainage ditches, and soil berms.
• Monitors solid waste for prohibited or potentially hazardous materials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• OSHA safety practices and procedures
• Principles and standards of solid waste disposal, flood control, and/or construction, maintenance, and repair procedures
• Equipment inspections and reporting procedures
• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance

Skills and Abilities to:

• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public
• Respond to emergency first aid needs
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks in all weather conditions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires driving and sitting in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; a full range of motion in the shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, legs, and feet; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 lbs. on an intermittent basis.

Exposure to traffic hazards, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, fumes, grease, and unsanitary conditions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION:

***This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift. This position requires you to work Saturdays and holidays, if scheduled***