Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description:

Our company is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform road work, excavation work, lifting work
• Operate and control the equipment safely in changing ground conditions;
• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work sites or traffic laws;
• Complete daily inspection checklists; Respond to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination with them;
• Working in tight work areas and in close proximity of workers, underground utilities, overhead power lines and the general public;
• Perform safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment;
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill tanks;
• Perform other duties, as and when assigned;
• Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance;
• Safe operation of equipment.

Requirements:

• Must have physical ability to stand strenuous and dangerous work environmental;
• Ability to read and interpret locates and utilize material safety data sheets; ability to work in a team;
• Must have previous earthworks equipment operator experience;
• Must be accustomed to operating in challenging terrain and/or near other equipment;
• Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment;
• Ability to complete work projects on time and in an effective manner;
• Must have experience in hand signals and radio communication;
• A keen eye to details and good decision making skills;
• Must be fluent in English – speak, read and write;
• Manage to handle emergency situations, work pressure and stress;
• Must have an acute awareness of surroundings including under, above and around you;
• Ability to communicate and interact both verbally and written.

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