What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Machine Operator position at TEC?
BASIC JOB SUMMARY:
The overall purpose of this job is to be the primary machine operator on construction projects. Ensure that equipment is maintained and in safe operating order. Assist the Crew Foreman with directing the team and keeping construction flowing. Job requires experience with industry concepts, practices, and procedures. Performs a variety of tasks, relying on experience, and judgment to perform the functions of the job. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
ESSENTIAL JON FUNCTIONS:
The essential job functions and duties described below may not be the only requirements of the position. It may be necessary to follow other instructions or perform other related duties as required by the company.
- Serve as primary machine operator on Plows, Mini Tracks, Trenchers, and other broadband network construction equipment. Working with copper and fiber optic networks. May travel to job site involving operating a company vehicle requiring a valid driver’s license and may need a CDL.
- Utilize knowledge of broadband plant construction and related equipment, could operate necessary construction equipment
- Receive and manage daily work orders and check out materials needed from warehouse
- Must have ability to read and understand prints and construction drawings and assist in redlining as build changes
- Must have ability to work with GPS and GIS systems. Must have ability to use electronic mapping tools, operate a computer for mapping, work orders, service orders, and other tools and systems. Ability to read and understand plant maps using paper and online maps
- Monitor maintenance of plant vehicles including recording weekly maintenance report. Ensure that all maintenance is being kept on schedule for vehicles and machinery
- Responsible for adherence to all standard operating procedures to promote safety of all employees
- Maintain records of materials used for warehouse records
- Ensure the adherence to all standard operating procedures to promote safety including utilizing necessary safety equipment
- Knowledge of the operation of various construction machinery including backhoe, mini track, cable plows, trenchers, and other machines
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Any other duties that may be assigned.
