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Heavy Equipment Operator

Operates heavy and complex equipment, such as excavators or wheel loaders and yard tractors, in a safe and effective manner.

Examples of Duties

Safely and efficiently operates assigned equipment in loading, compacting solid waste. Depending on location of the assignment, may be required to do any of the following:

• Compact, load, move or transfer shredded tire waste.

Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts, maintain basic fluid levels on assigned equipment. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.

Observes instruments and surroundings while vehicle is in motion.

Directs traffic entering and exiting the work area, using verbal commands and hand/arm signals.

Responsible for the proper use, loading, operation, and cleanliness of the equipment.

Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.

Performs routine clerical duties such as completing station logs, field and time reports and requisitions.

Loads trailers in a safe and efficient manner.

Participates in cleanup activities as directed.

Ensures that assigned tasks are done properly, safely, and in a timely manner.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and three years in the operation of heavy construction equipment with at least one year as the primary operator of assigned equipment.