Heavy Equipment Operator - MRK

Essential Responsibilities

• Safe operation of heavy equipment such as an excavator, backhoe, forklift, dump truck or other equipment

• Handling and/or moving material

• Knowledge of the excavator/backhoe loading requirements; load charts; critical picks

• Conduct risk assessments related to underground digging

• Effectively communicate to all site personnel

• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.

• Daily maintenance of equipment

• Identify, report and correct hazards

• Ensure all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after the process to foster a positive safety culture by having a safety-first mindset and approach during execution of activities

• Based on the nature of the essential functions associated with this role, GreenWood has designated this as a "safety-sensitive" position

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine required material to be used

• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work area

• Assist with projects such as painting, sealing or caulking surfaces such as walls, trim, cabinets and tanks as needed

• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• 10 years of experience operating heavy equipment

• Strong communication skills to ensure effective communication

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and sense of urgency

• Must be able to work in various weather conditions

• Depending on type of machinery (cranes, forklift, etc.) additional training and/or certification is required

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb, pull, and lift heavy objects

• Experience demonstrating successful support of a positive safety culture

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s)