Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Summary 

Operator is a full-time hourly position.  Operator operates heavy equipment in the completion of heavy civil construction projects in a safe and efficient manner and according to federal and state heavy highway regulations. 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions (Level 1) 

• Safely, efficiently and effectively operate heavy equipment 

• Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals 

• Be constantly aware of your surroundings while operating heavy equipment, as to not injure persons or property 

• Use GPS to achieve horizontal and vertical control, if applicable 

• Proficiently operate: 

1. Trackhoe 
2. Large and small bulldozer 
3. Skid steers 
4. Roller compactors 

• AND/OR  

1. Asphalt lay down machines 

2. Asphalt rollers  

3. Milling machines 

• Conduct daily pre and post work inspections on Company equipment, as to identify any safety or maintenance issues 

• Promote, execute and adhere to the Company’s Safety Program and encourage all co-workers to do the same 

• May perform other duties as assigned 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions (Level 2) 

Same as Operator 1, but must also be able to: 

• Load and unload heavy equipment from transport trailers when necessary 

• Proficiently operate:  

1. Finish dozer 

2. Finish motor grader  

• Proficient at calculating off of grade stakes