Heavy Equipment Operator/excavator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

• Be punctual and dependable
• Have reliable transportation to and from the job site
• Attend daily safety/work plan meetings
• Perform daily equipment inspection and safety checklist
• Responsible for overall condition of assigned machine
• Maintain proper working condition of machinery and report any damage to equipment manager
• Assist in field maintenance on machinery
• Be a team player

DUTIES:

• Must be proficient with operating hydraulic excavators in trenching and pipe installation applications.
• Must be able to safely excavate trench to OSHA standards
• Must be able to dig trench on grade for site lighting conduit, precast pole bases, manholes, handholes, primary power conduit, phone conduit, etc.
• Muse be proficient in rigging and lifting for laying pipe, and setting precast pole bases, manholes and drainage structures
• Must understand basic backfilling and compaction principles
• Must understand the fundamentals of excavator operation in trenching and pipe laying applications
• Must be able to perform daily machine inspections and report any faults
• Must be willing to clean cabs, clean tracks, and grease machine after every shift

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with crew members
• Position requires the ability to sit 50% of the time and walk or stand 50% of the time. Physical demands may include balancing, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, carrying, lifting at least 75 pounds. Working conditions are outside and wet, dirty, hot/humid, dusty, cold, noisy with hazards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to speak English and communicate effectively with other crew members and supervisors.

Preferred Education/Certifications/Training

• OSHA 10 Hour Certification - REQUIRED
• Rigging Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Competent Person Certificate for Trench Excavation/Shoring

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Health Savings