What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator 1: 519 position at SDAC?
Heavy Equipment Operator 1
EEO:
SDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Mission:
Our commitment to integrity and our consistent ability to exceed customer expectations raise us head-and-shoulders above the rest. Our experienced team has a deep understanding of the many demands and restrictions placed on contracting personnel. We remain committed to complete compliance with all policies and procedures essential to the success of each project–large, small and everything in between.
Job descriptions:
Operating Heavy Machinery ( excavators, bulldozers, loaders); Basic machinery maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Operate a dozer and other equipment to complete finish and fine grading tasks.
- Ability to operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill and proficiency and in challenging and unique terrain environments.
- Familiar with low-grade utilities such as water lines, sewer systems, electrical conduits, and telecommunication cables.
- Perform servicing and maintenance of equipment as trained and directed by management.
- Perform daily pre-and post- inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Work closely with the Construction Superintendent to ensure that all grading requirements are met.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the construction team.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA / Environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
Required:
- Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
- Minimum 3-5 years of finish and fine grading experience while operating a D6, D8, or similar mid to large-size dozer is required.
- Ability to utilize GPS for grading applications – preferred.
- Previous experience operating other pieces of heavy construction equipment is preferred.
- Previous experience operating a motor grader is a plus.
- Strong math and spatial reasoning skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
