Operator Heavy Equipment 1

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Position Summary • An Industrial Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or more of the following construction equipment such as a CAT 140M Blade w/GPS, JD 750k Dozer W/GPS, and a CAT 349 Track hoe, 740 Trucks to move earth. • They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs. • The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their downtimes, which may include non-operating activities. Qualification Highlights • Must have 2+ years of experience as a Dirt Equipment Operator in heavy industrial construction • Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions. • Must be able to meet all physical requirements. • May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check. • Must have all required tools. • Must have reliable transportation. Position Responsibilities • Will operate various construction equipment to move earth in a precision process. • Will inspect equipment. • Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment. • May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations. • Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations. • Will assist in other job site related tasks as assigned while not operating. Required Qualifications • Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, and graders. • Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment. • Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types. • Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation. • Must be able to follow instructions correctly. • Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork. • Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations. • Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification. Preferred Additional Qualification • Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee. • Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc. • Valid Driver’s License. Reporting to: This position does not have any direct reports. Physical Requirements • Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. • Will talk and hear to communicate. • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. • May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. • Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE. • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots. ZACHRYprovides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.