Job Description

The primary role of a Heavy Equipment Operator is to safely and efficiently operate the following types of heavy machinery: Bulldozers Excavators Skid Steers Front-end loaders Backhoes Tractors Forklifts Ideal Candidate is experienced, competent, and proficient in the following: Trenching Digging utilities Earthwork Shaping levees Demolition Operating machinery around ground personnel Operating machinery in tight areas Responsibilities: Grade areas (Blue Top / Finish grade) without GPS Excavate, distribute, and level material, earth, or terrain. Material Handling Defensive driving/operating: Plan ahead Constantly monitor operations and scan surroundings Protect yourself and others Eliminate distractions Anticipate, recognize, and avoid potential hazards/obstructions such as:

• --- workers
• --- underground and overhead utilities
• --- other equipment or vehicles
• --- falling objects

Halt operations until hazard is mitigated Knowledgeable of and compliant with: OSHA safety rules and regulations Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Communication Program Daily responsibilities: Preventive Maintenance Equipment inspections and damage reporting Greasing Fueling Attend jobsite safety meetings Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old Team player with a positive attitude Pass Pre-employment Assessments (includes BGC, drug test, & physical) Punctual and reliable Must have the following: driver’s license TWIC card steel toe work boots reliable transportation ability to work in all weather the physical ability to complete strenuous tasks and walk on uneven surfaces

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