Heavy Equipment Operator II

Overview

Summary

Operates light to heavy vehicles and equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair functions associated with the assigned functional area. Assists with labor intensive, complex construction, maintenance and repair work; works independently or as part of a work crew in installation, maintenance and repair activities in the management and care of infrastructure and properties. Operates equipment that includes, but is not limited to, backhoes, Motorgrader, compactors, trenching machines, potholing machines, bulldozers, water trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, scrapers, brush-clearing equipment, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates equipment in accordance with company procedure.  Learns and follows safety regulations. Performs daily safety and maintenance checks. Participates in routine maintenance of equipment. Able to respond to emergency and after-hour calls on nights, weekends and holidays.

Identifies potential hazards during installation, maintenance and repair projects; determines appropriate equipment operating procedures accordingly.

Performs in the safe and proper operation of tools, vehicles and equipment; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g., setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates, prepping for confined space entry in accordance with SOP safety standards.

May perform duties of Equipment Operator I, II or Roustabout. Work directly with Supervisor to assist with field crews or subcontractors and perform specialty programs.

Assumes Foreman responsibilities in his/her absence.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills                                                             

N/A

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license.

Other Skills and Abilities                                                           

Ability to work and communicate well with others.

Must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule.

Ability to work well with others.

Able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves and others.

Other Qualifications                                                    

General knowledge of the oil and gas industry.

Experience operating construction equipment and/or manual labor/maintenance tasks related to the assignment area.

Good mechanical aptitude.

Motor vehicle record (MVP) reflecting no convictions for recurring or serious violations or accidents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is us