What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Palacios Marine and Industrial?
Job Description
- Will be operating heavy equipment including, but not limited to, excavators, dozers, and backhoes
- Will be performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
- Will load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers
- Will complete required paperwork, forms, and records, as required
- Will coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals
- Physical demands of this position include lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally; 40-50 pounds frequently and carrying same along with constant sitting, grasping, and reaching, occasional climbing and walking
- Must be able to operate routinely used tools and equipment
- Must be able to work without close supervision, once directed on task
- Must obey and follow all safety rules on the job site and encourage others to do the same
- Must maintain a good relationship with co-works and works well with others to accomplish a task
- Must have at least 3-5 years of experience on bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, scrapers, and graders
- Must have own reliable transportation, be highly motivated, and willing to travel
- Must be able to pass a required drug screen and background check (when needed, per site location)
- CDL preferred
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