Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator 

Job Overview 

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for day-to-day activities of the assigned equipment. The HEO is responsible for the safe and productive use of assigned equipment. 

Responsibilities 

• Maintain clean and Safe operating equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, drug-free worksite. 
• Participate in all safety meetings and discussions.  
• Perform and turn in daily equipment inspection sheets.   
• Perform and turn in daily production quantities. (Load counts, Tonnage and Time) 
• Understand the site’s daily production and strive to beat the budget. 
• Understand material specifications, and adjust keep material in spec. 
• Participate in training opportunities for coworkers for cross-training. 
• Ensure the equipment is inspected upon arrival and cleaned and fueled before leaving the job. 
• Communicate equipment maintenance and repair needs to Site Supt. immediately.  
• Report all accidents and/or incidents to management immediately. 
• Grease and Fuel equipment daily.  
• Remove all trash and sweep out equipment daily.  
• Effectively communicate using two-way radios with other operators and ground crew.  
• Perform other duties as required by Management. 

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery(excavator, front end loader, articulated truck, dozer)

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Strength and Endurance: Ability to exert force when pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects, often weighing up to 50 pounds or more occasionally.  
• Mobility: Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing.  
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Precise control of levers, pedals, and other controls on the machinery. 
• Vision: Good depth perception and clear vision to accurately gauge distances and identify potential hazards.  
• Hearing: Ability to hear instructions and machine sounds.  
• Balance and Stability: Maintaining proper posture while operating machinery in varying terrains. Able to climb in and out of equipment safely 

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO