Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Heavy Equipment Operator

Rate of Pay : $23.00 / hour

Shift : Varies and on-call

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt / Hourly

SUMMARY

Assists in all heavy equipment and snowplow functions related to snow removal. Operator may be asked to support other departments with such activities as : tree and shrub relocation or removal, ground leveling, excavation, sand and gravel placement, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clear snow and ice that accumulates around the resort as needed and on call. These areas include all parking lots, roads, Nordic Center, and pathways.
• Snow removal efforts include the operations of heavy equipment, (e.g. front end loader, backhoe, skid steer) and snow plow with salt spreader.
• Operate heavy equipment and snowplow in accordance with the training you receive manufacturer's recommendations.
• Pile snow in the designated and approved locations only.
• Ensure equipment is in good condition through daily equipment and vehicle inspections.
• Performing the necessary preventative maintenance on the equipment and vehicles, (e.g., oil changes, grease, etc.)
• Report safety concerns with equipment
• Ensures parking lots and roads are free of hazards.
• Fuel equipment and vehicles in accordance with company protocols.
• Works in extreme temperatures and outdoor weather conditions
• Report all injuries to Snow Removal Foreman
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment, vehicles, shuttles and parking lots.

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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