Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for day-to-day activities of the assigned equipment. The HEO is responsible for the safe and productive use of assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and Safe operating equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, drug-free worksite.
• Participate in all safety meetings and discussions.
• Perform and turn in daily equipment inspection sheets.
• Perform and turn in daily production quantities. (Load counts, Tonnage and Time)
• Understand the site's daily production and strive to beat the budget.
• Understand material specifications, and adjust keep material in spec.
• Participate in training opportunities for coworkers for cross-training.
• Ensure the equipment is inspected upon arrival and cleaned and fueled before leaving the job.
• Communicate equipment maintenance and repair needs to Site Supt. immediately.
• Report all accidents and/or incidents to management immediately.
• Grease and Fuel equipment daily.
• Remove all trash and sweep out equipment daily.
• Effectively communicate using two-way radios with other operators and ground crew.
• Perform other duties as required by Management.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery(excavator, front end loader, articulated truck, dozer)
• 18 years old or older
• Reliable Transportation

Physical Requirements

• Strength and Endurance: Ability to exert force when pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects, often weighing up to 50 pounds or more occasionally.
• Mobility: Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Precise control of levers, pedals, and other controls on the machinery.
• Vision: Good depth perception and clear vision to accurately gauge distances and identify potential hazards.
• Hearing: Ability to hear instructions and machine sounds.
• Balance and Stability: Maintaining proper posture while operating machinery in varying terrains. Able to climb in and out of equipment safely

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO