Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy duty construction equipment, often tractor(s) equipped with scrapers or blades to spread earth, grade terrain, or move dirt and rock.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive, operate and maneuver heavy equipment.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, site markings, maps, blueprints, and or drawings to move soil according to defined specifications.
• Utilize the appropriate and / or assigned construction machinery to safely, efficiently, and productively excavate, move, and grade soils in accordance with the defined parameters.
• Properly set up and utilize grade control devices to assist in reaching the defined grade tolerances.
• Use and understand all safety requirements of excavations and trenches.
• Convey information to and receive information from supervisors and co-workers effectively.
• Remain actively aware of surroundings near the equipment to maintain safe operation and distances from potential hazards such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Perform pre and post equipment checks and reports equipment issues to supervisors.
• Perform basic repairs to equipment in the event field mechanics are not available on site.
• Coordinate machine functions with crew members in response to hand and audio signals.
• When required, drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Work with foreman, superintendent, project manager, and team to ensure job is done to specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements

Work Environment :

Outside work exposed to variant weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow) and muddy ground conditions. Additionally, operators are subject to continuous bouncing, shaking and equipment vibration throughout the course of their shift