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Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of equipment. Heavy equipment may include front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, compactors and other pieces of equipment. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. Equipment Operators are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Operate heavy equipment used in earth moving operations to build/ level and excavate land surfaces.
• Use equipment as appropriate to level roads and/or working area, ensure proper drainage, and develop proper grade
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Maintain and turn in daily records of equipment inspection.
• Fuel, Oil and Grease Equipment daily
• Change worn or broken GET (teeth/ cutting edges etc,)
• Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Maintain the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
• Report any damage immediately to supervisor
• Use heavy equipment for its intended purpose with little or no assistance
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
• Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum: A valid driver license
• Must be proficient with the following
• • D-6 Dozer
  • D-8 Dozer
  • 245 Excavators
  • 330 Excavators
  • 450 Excavators
  • equipment safety
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED
• MSHA certification

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to read and follow plans, specifications, sketches and Grade/mapping control.
• Knowledge of and ability maintain equipment and follow related procedures
• Ability to see details at a distance
• Ability to see details at close range
• Ability to judge the distance between you and other objects
• Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear protective clothing

Physical Demands:

The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following:

Sitting Frequent

Reaching Overhead Frequent

Standing Frequent

Reaching Straight Ahead Frequent

Walking Frequent

Reaching Downward Frequent

Bending/Stooping Frequent

Handling Frequent

Crouching Frequent

Fingering Constant

Kneeling Frequent

Feeling Occasionally

Crawling Frequent

Talking Occasionally

Climbing Frequent

Hearing Occasionally

Balancing Occasionally

Twisting Frequent

Operate Foot Controls Occasionally

Twist of Wrist Frequent

Lifting Constant

Carrying 10 lbs. Occasional

Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs. Rare

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions:

Exposure to Inclement Weather X

Extreme Cold X

Extreme Heat X

Wet and/or Humid X Will experience Rain/Snow/Ice on location

Noise X Frequent noise from equipment.

Vibration X Occasional normal equipment vibration.

Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.) X Possible diesel fumes.

Inherent Hazards:

Moving Mechanical Parts X

Electric Shock

High, Exposed Places

Radiant Energy

Explosives

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

Other Risks X Aware of the potential hazards of working around equipment.