Advanced Equipment Operator

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OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The equipment operator operates a variety of equipment used in the

construction, maintenance and repair of roads, highways, parking lots

and other large site jobs. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road,

site or highway construction and paving.

2.Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems

to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, safety director or HR

manager.

3.Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job

orientations and trainings.

4.Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned

equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor; cleans

equipment.

5.Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control

devices. Controls traffic at worksites by flagging to guide traffic

through work areas, as required or assigned.

6.Assists in training lower-level employees performing the maintenance

and repair duties as required or assigned.

Competencies

1.Communication Proficiency.

2.Decision Making.

3.Learning Orientation.

4.Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

5.Results Driven.

6.Technical Capacity.

7.Thoroughness.

8.Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently

exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and

vibration. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather

conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work

environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly

required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires

standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and

climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to

10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 75 pounds. Specific

vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance

vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to

adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through

Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 45 hours per week. Working hours may

vary due to job necessity. This position frequently requires long hours

and weekend work.

Travel

May be required to travel

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a

comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are

required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and

activities may change at any time with or without notice