Responsible for operating a Dozer and other heavy equipment, working with other members of the construction crew to successfully complete projects within specifications and in a quality manner to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Duties and responsibilities :
Operates various heavy equipment, such as dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, tractors, front end loaders, and backhoes, to excavate, and move and grade earth.
Interacts with crew members who are facilitating alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment to complete conformation of grade specifications for the construction project.
Shape and finish shoulders and slopes.
Perform activities such as backfilling excavations, breaking concrete and asphalt, loading and unloading materials off trucks.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Move materials over various distances around construction sites.
Responsible for cleanliness and general housekeeping of the machine.
Inspects equipment / machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs.
Lubricates, fuels, and maintains other fluids on machinery.
Ability to understand the limitation of the machine.
Working knowledge of operating a front end loader on a pipe crew or road / dirt construction crew.
Requirements :
Job Specific Competencies :
Minimum of 2 years' of direct experience in operating different types front end loaders.
Must be able to perform manual labor (assisting crew members on the ground) in all types of environments and conditions.
Physical requirements :
Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
Must be able to work outdoors and withstand different weather elements.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift, carry, bend, crawl, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, and crouch.