Heavy Equipment Operator (Dredge Operator)

General Purpose of Position:

Operates and maintains heavy equipment to remove silt and debris that accumulates in shallow coves and shorelines from runoff in order to facilitate and improve navigability, recreational use, and overall lake environmental health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary:

• Operates amphibious excavator, tender barge, and grapple truck.
• Operates and maintains dredge spoils and disposal site.
• Performs needed preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Adheres strictly to safety rules, regulations and safe work practices.
• Maintains records and detailed logs.

Secondary:

• Operates front end loader, backhoe, dump trucks, tractors, bush hogs,finish mowers, chippers, and other motorized equipment.
• Operates snow-plows and performs snow removal operations.
• Performs roadside vegetation control, drainage maintenance and pavement maintenance and repair.
• Performs related work as directed.

Required Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with no traffic citations within the previous 3 years.
• CDL-A with air brakes license (required!)
• Ability to obtain Coast Guard approved, Virginia Boater Safety Education Course.

Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Significant experience in the operation of various types of construction and road maintenance equipment.
• General knowledge of the operating capabilities and characteristics of all equipment utilized.
• Skill in the performance of operator and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of traffic laws/regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and requirements for safe operation of construction equipment.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to take ownership and be dedicated to the sustained success of lake dredging operations.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions for use, directions and safety manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle complaints and express a service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to create and maintain records.
• Ability to cross-train others as necessary.

Work Environment:

• Primarily outdoors, typically sitting, reaching, gripping, walking, bending,stooping, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and standing; some lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 or more pounds; frequent equipment moving.
• Regular exposure to noise, heat, cold, dust, dirt, gases, grease, cleaning agents,low and high voltage. Danger from cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls, burns.
• Work hours are a standard 40 per week, between the hours of 7:00am – 3:30pm, although overtime may be required. Timeliness and adherence to posted arrival/work start times and break times are strictly enforced.

No job description can be all-inclusive. The above description, although thorough, is subject to change. Lake Caroline Property Owners Association performs background and driving record checks and conducts drug screeningson applicants who accept employment offers. Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. EEO/AA/E-Verify WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE DRUG POLICY!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Ruther Glen, VA 22546 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25