Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description:

The Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to complete assigned tasks safely and accurately using construction equipment such as excavator, skid steer, tractor, dump truck etc. Typical job duties included but not exclusive to:

• Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it.
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order.
• Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site(s).
• Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly.
• Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their Supervisor if maintenance is past due.
• Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used.
• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste.
• Completing minor repair work as needed.
• All applicants must possess a Class 3 License with Air Brake from Prince Edward Island.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and the procedures used to control heavy equipment
• Coordination to use all the controls on pieces of equipment.
• Possessing enough strength to operate the controls on heavy equipment.
• Ability to remain stationary in the seat or operating area of the equipment for prolonged periods.
• Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment.
• Strong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite.
• Basic writing skills to accurately complete reports and other paperwork.
• Good noncommercial driver’s license history to indicate a habit of safe driving.

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