What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Curtin Co.?
Heavy Equipment Operator
Reports To: Foreman
Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time
Position Location: Regional
Overview:
Operates a variety of heavy equipment to ensure the accurate removal and placement of a variety of materials. Conducts routine safety and mechanical inspections to ensure assigned equipment is in good condition to operate, submitting required paperwork on a timely basis. Ensures the safety of individuals working around equipment to prevent injury; and observing hand signals. Always observing safety requirements. Assists crew with general laborer responsibilities as required to ensure customer satisfaction.
Key Abilities for Position Success:
Building Collaborative Relationships: Must have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Confronts all problems with an intent to find solutions rather than blame. Establishes “win-win” relationships as opposed to “us versus them” relationships.
Reflects Company Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability
Daily Duties:
- Operate Gradall, Excavator, track hoe, forklift, and skid steer.
- Inspects and fuels equipment prior to beginning shift.
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.
- Able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
- Always make safety a priority.
- Comply with OSHA safety laws and regulations.
Position Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
- Mechanical aptitude – to be able to perform minor/routine maintenance when necessary.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve practical problems, make logical decisions, and communicate ideas.
Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements
- Sit, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, and crouch for extended periods of time.
- Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of machines or vehicle to exact positions.
- Ability to judge the distances between you and an object, depth perception.
- Ability to respond to a signal when it appears, reaction time.
- Coordinate the use of hands, arms, and legs fully. Reach for handle and use it to manipulate objects and materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Vision – ability to see details at close range and details at distance (either naturally or with correction).
- Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Mental and visual attention is necessary to effectively complete work tasks.
Environmental Conditions
- Work outside and exposed to weather.
- Wear protective or safety equipment, i.e. safety boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.
- May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.
