(009) Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator's primary function is to operate machinery at the site of work to remove dense vegetation from roadside areas; equipment operators are also expected to assist in other duties around the job site as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, CDL preferred but not required
• Experience of previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred
• Ability to travel 50 – 75% by vehicle, with overnight travel throughout the territory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to sit, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day
• Must have the ability to routinely lift, push, pull, or move equipment of 50 pounds or more
• Must have the ability to drive company vehicles and equipment
• Must have the ability to obtain a DOT medical card

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must have the ability to withstand exposure to various weather conditions while completing work assignments (rain, heat, humidity, sun, etc.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use a variety of techniques including mechanical methods to manage unwanted vegetation
• Dispose of trash or waste materials
• Remove debris or vegetation from work sites
• Advise others about land management conservation
• Record agriculture or forestry inventory data
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Adhere to safety procedures including conforming to all OSHA standards and properly using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain and operate forestry or agricultural equipment and towed machines
• Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites, with or without trailers to haul supplies and tools
• Operate heavy equipment or vehicles with adjustable attachments to clear sites, or move materials
• Walk beside or ride on machines while operating mechanisms at specified intervals
• Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery
• Direct vehicle traffic including flagging motorists and setting out signs and cones
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
• Perform preventative, routine maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment
• Adjust, repair and service machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions
• Clean or service machinery to ensure operating efficiency
• Confer with supervisors to make operational decisions
• Participate in company meetings, trainings and state licensure programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience

• Skid steer, Excavator, Forestry Mulching is a plus

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License