Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment (e.g. excavators dozers backhoes) on construction projects per supervisor direction and job specifications.
• Support daily operations by ensuring equipment is run safely efficiently and within designated tolerances.
• Perform manual labor duties as needed to assist the crew with tasks such as grading loading or laying asphalt.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor servicing of equipment to maintain performance and safety.
• Follow all safety procedures company policies and quality standards at all times
• Communicate clearly with the foreman and crew to coordinate equipment use and workflow.
• Work in varying weather conditions and terrain while maintaining focus and productivity.

Other Responsibilities:

• Operating heavy equipment as assigned while maintaining a crew-first mindset; this includes performing essential manual labor and ground-support tasks as dictated by project needs.
• Duties include but are not limited to shoveling asphalt concrete pipe installation hand-digging grade checking traffic control and general site restoration.

Field Support Duties:

• Hand-shoveling and raking of paving materials (asphalt concrete stone or dirt).
• Assisting with utility installation including pipe laying and bedding.
• Manual grease and maintenance of equipment components using power and hand tools.
• Setting up and moving traffic control devices and safety signage.
• Perform all other ancillary duties and manual tasks customary to a heavy construction or civil engineering site to ensure project continuity and crew safety.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Local travel traditionally
• Required overtime
• Seasonal layoffs
• Extensive physical activity
• Ability to stand walk climb and kneel on uneven terrain for extended periods of time in all weather conditions (heat rain cold).
• Must work outdoors and in all weather conditions/terrain
• Ability to safely mount and dismount heavy equipment multiple times per shift.
• Could be asked to work evenings weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in heavy highway site development or asphalt construction preferred.
• Familiarity with operating excavators backhoes dozers or similar equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently on a job site.
• Formal training or equipment certifications are a plus.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Must be safety conscious reliable and able to work in physically demanding outdoor environments.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP