Equipment Operator

JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT: Operations

POSITION REPORTS TO: Job Foreman or Superintendent (as assigned)

Date Prepared: 2023

GENERAL PURPOSE & ACCOUNTABILITY

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Grizzly Excavating and Construction’s (Grizzly) heavy machinery to complete projects as assigned by the Supervisor. This position reports to the assigned Foreman or Superintendent. Duties within this role may be changed at any time by the Supervisor or the Vice President of Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily pre-operation/inspection checks and complete daily inspection reports.
• Immediately report malfunctioning equipment/components and safety defects to supervisor.
• Complete tasks, assignments and activities given in English.
• Coordinate machine actions with verbal (English) instructions or hand signals.
• Well developed ability to verbally communicate.
• Move levers, push pedals, rotate steering wheels, turn valves to activate hydraulic lines powering booms, sticks, cylinders and heavy equipment implements.
• Proficiently and safely operate and maneuver heavy equipment in remote locations, variety of terrain, and ground conditions, tight spaces and around light or high volume traffic areas.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Travel in and around the Rocky Mountain region may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years minimum experience operating one or more of the following pieces of heavy equipment: blade, dozer, scraper, haul truck, excavator, loader on highway construction/mining projects or equivalent heavy-civil construction site(s).
• Must pass pre-employment drug test prior to working.
• Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Position requires employee to frequently perform some or all of the following activities and movements: sit, twist, bend, reach outward, reach above head and shoulders, climb, lift 30-50 pounds, bounced, vibrated or moved in equipment cab.
• Valid Driver’s License Preferred.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This work is outdoors and range from frigid to hot temps, high winds, flying dust, slipping hazards, rain, snow, sleet, frequently exposed to loud noise from heavy equipment and machinery.

Nothing in this job description creates or is intended to create a promise or representation of continued employment and that employment at Grizzly Excavating and Construction is employment at will, which may be terminated at the will of either Grizzly Excavating and Construction or the employee at any time for any reason, except those protected by local, state and federal law. This job description is neither a contract of employment nor a legal document. Employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by Grizzly Excavating and Construction or the employee.

Grizzly Excavating and Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion or creed, ancestry or national origin, gender, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic testing information, AIDS/HIV, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions, lawful conduct outside of work, if receiving public assistance, if a member of a local commission, or amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Grizzly Excavating and Construction complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Grizzly Excavating and Construction expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race or color, religion or creed, ancestry or national origin, gender, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic testing information, AIDS/HIV, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions, lawful conduct outside of work, if receiving public assistance, if a member of a local commission, or amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Improper interference with the ability of Grizzly Excavating and Construction employees to perform their expected job may result in immediate termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Casper, WY 82601 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Casper, WY 82601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $24