What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Russell Square Consulting?
Russell Square (RS) is a multi-state developer and licensed general contractor with employees currently based in five states in the western half of the United States. We specialize in multifamily development and are responsible for all phases of the real estate development process from site selection to lease-up. Our current pipeline consists of 2300 apartments slated to begin construction over the coming 14 months in various states.
We are looking for individuals who not only excel in their roles but also embody our core values of Communication, Collaboration and Consistency. At Russell Square, we believe that consistent effort leads to excellence, clear and open communication is the foundation of successful teamwork, and that every project benefits from collaborative effort. Our ideal candidate is someone who can deliver reliable, high-quality work, communicate effectively in all situations, and thrive in a team environment where mutual support and problem-solving are paramount. If you are passionate about contributing to a culture that values these principles, we invite you to join our team.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Under general supervision, to operate heavy power-driven construction equipment.
- Operate skid steer as necessary.
- Operate reach-fork majority of time unloading trucks and moving various materials around the site for RSC and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with Site coordinator and superintendent to maintain a clean and organized site.
- Handle all material and equipment with care.
- Operates large and small trucks; to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled construction and maintenance.
- Adjusts and performs routine maintenance to a variety of medium to heavy equipment and trucks; and performs related duties as required.
- Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order.
- Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly.
- Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their supervisor if maintenance is past due.
- Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used.
- Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste.
- Completing minor repair work as needed.
- Maintain the conditions and requirements stated on the safety permit.
Qualifications:
- Must have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to operate – 303, 309 and 429 CAT equipment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described herein represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull heave objects, sometimes over 50 pounds.
- Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 50 pounds frequently.
- Guide and control heavy machinery precisely, sometimes in tight spaces.
- Use hands to quickly and correctly respond to signals.
- Work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
- Be exposed to unusual elements, such as toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and/or loud noise.
- Balance while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
- Climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
- Crawl on hands and knees or hands and feet.
- Crouch by bending the body downward and forward.
- Feel the size, shape, temperature or texture of objects by touching with skin.
- Pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers.
- Have vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 in the other, with or without corrective lenses.
- Have mechanical skills and be familiar with hand and power tools.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, selective plans paid for by the Company.
- 401K after 6 months of employment (3% company match).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrual begins 90 after start date.
- 6 paid holidays.
- Paid Sick Time – 40 hours of paid sick time – Given at the beginning of every year. They may be used as vacation time. They do not roll over into the following year.
\nSalary : $25 - $30
