Heavy Equipment Operator

SUMMARY:
Operates and maintains all heavy equipment including delivery of materials by performing the following duties.

• Transports equipment to and from the job site according to outlined procedures.
• Operates equipment following all federal, state, and OSHA regulations in a safe manner.
• Maintains and/or schedules repairs as needed.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Operates production equipment in accordance with production needs.
• Records length of time and quantity of materials used for each job.
• Notifies management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and/or personal injuries.
• Inspects parts and documents findings on appropriate paperwork as needed.
• Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Maintains supplies by receiving and stocking materials in designated areas.
• Lifts and carries materials and equipment throughout work areas using appropriate equipment.
• Maintains neat and orderly work areas at all times.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures.
• Reports any problems/concerns or discrepancies to the management.
• Reports all occupational injuries or illnesses to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Oversees the work of laborers and is responsible for their safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises laborers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATH ABILITY:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EQUIPMENT:

• Bulldozer
• Excavator
• Off-road trucks
• Transit laser/pipe laser

• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of pipe laying procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Time management

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move at least 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.