Job description

Equipment Operator Job Description

Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) will be performing skilled type work focused on the operation of heavy equipment utilizing excavators, dozers, wheeled or tracked loaders, scrapers, and many other types of equipment. The HEO employee conducts daily routine maintenance and inspections of all equipment used and is responsible to report all mechanical or safety issues per company policy.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Operates all heavy equipment like excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, compactors, etc.
• Ensure and manage the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way
• Perform daily routine preventative maintenance tasks such as greasing joins, fluid checks, overall inspections for proper operations. Record all info on daily inspection sheet
• Inform supervisor of any significant issues including safety, damage, operational issues, etc. Record all information on daily inspection sheet and if a shutdown must occur then informing the transportation supervisor to schedule immediate repairs
• Always maintain control of equipment while preforming all tasks
• Use of GPS systems to achieve lines and grades
• Respond to signals and directions by other employees to safely coordinate job site work
• Efficiently move materials to keep a good flow on all job sites

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Have at least 2 years of experience in heavy equipment operation
• Must be knowledgeable, competent, and experienced in a variety of heavy equipment operations and use
• Have a basic understanding of preventative maintenance techniques and processes
• Ability to working safely in all construction situations
• Ability and knowledge of GPS systems for meeting grades and lines

As an equal opportunity employer Silver Creek Contracting will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Silver Creek Contracting also enforces a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.

Employee Benefits: Silver Creek Contracting offers a competitive benefits package that consists of employer paid Medical/Vision for employees and a matching 401K Program. Employees also have the option of enrolling in Dental Coverage as well as AFLAC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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