Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Responsibilities

To operate equipment safely, and efficiently while adhering to all company policies and MSHA/OSHA regulations, while meeting all production goas.

• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Participate in routine maintenance to include but not limited to greasing/fueling equipment daily
• Practice workplace safety
• General daily preventative equipment maintenance
• Light labor work as needed
• Able to operate some/all: excavator, haul truck (rigid frame/articulated), bulldozer, motor grader, roller, water truck, backhoe, farm tractor

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge

• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Equipment safety
• General site preparation techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of heavy equipment
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures

Skills

• Ability to operate all types of equipment according to the manufactures recommendations
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Client service and public interaction skills
• Tea building
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to read and write to record and maintain daily records
• Time management skills

Personal Attributes

• Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Operators have a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects. The operator will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The operator must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.

Environmental Demands

Operators must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose, and skin from irritation and infections.

Mental Demands

Operators must work independently and are expected to maintain a schedule of work. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time.

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