Dirt Equipment Operator

This position is accountable for operating machinery to move construction materials, dirt, and other heavy loads as well as operating gasoline and diesel-powered equipment that clears, grades, and prepares the job site. This includes operating excavation and loading machines equipped with scoops, shovels, and buckets that dig sand, gravel, dirt, and similar materials as well as operating bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, and similar equipment.

The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work different shifts and long hours (8-12 hours). Weekend work and extra hours occur according to production needs and at the discretion of the Crew Supervisor.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Fastens attachments, graders, buckets, and rollers to tractor with hitch-pins.

Operates earth moving equipment.

Performs inspections of the equipment prior to and at the end of daily operations.

Greases all appropriate parts as recommended by the manufacturer.

Maintains the equipment as per manufacturer guidelines.

Checks to make sure that equipment functions properly.

Cleans, maintains, and makes basic repairs to equipment.

Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisors promptly.

Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long lasting use.

Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.

Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any other incumbents encountered.

Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.

Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.

Performs other duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of three years of experience operating earth moving equipment is required. An understanding of construction principles and procedures is a must. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. In addition, the incumbent must;

Be able to work in constant change in weather and site conditions.

Be able to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and other similar activities as needed.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit the jobsite. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.