Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Overview:

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating company owned machinery in a safe and effective manner. Capable of operating excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, backhoes, and front end loaders. Performs various manual labor tasks requiring some specialized skills.

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Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Understand and adhere to all safety rules and policies.

• Participate in all safety training sessions, improve job safety skills and strive to develop the potential for advancement.

• Inspect heavy equipment and handle preventive maintenance daily.

• Operate equipment productively daily in all weather and ground conditions.

• Operate heavy equipment safety and efficiently as per legislation, policy and procedures.

• Operate bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, backhoes, and front end loaders.

• Operate vehicle mechanical attachments and equipments.

• Support Operators in equipment maintenance and check availability of equipment inventory.

• Use and maintain equipment and supplies.

• Encourage workplace safety and environmental practices improvement.

• Complete and maintains appropriate records as required.

• Determine appropriate procedures and equipment to be utilized when carrying out assigned responsibilities.

• Perform minor repairs on equipment issues.

• Report needs for larger repairs to the appropriate parties.

• Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as all company safety procedures.

• Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care and consideration.

• Maintain safe and controlled work environment at all times.

• Understand and adhere to all safety rules and policies.

• Travel to a variety of work sites for extended periods of time (up to 2 weeks).

• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

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Supervision Received:

Reports to job site supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Qualifications & Skills:
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REQUIRED:

• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.

• Ability to get along with others in workplace and respect their rights as individuals.

• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear.

• Operate appropriate equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety principles.

• Comprehend verbal and written instructions and to perform the directed task.

• Ability to read and/or view training materials and safety information and to comprehend same.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

• Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to apply them in work day situations.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to stand for long durations and work in hot and cold temperatures.

• Work effectively on a daily basis with standard supervision.

• Present an overall professional image.

• Perform essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

• Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public

• Able to climb in and out of truck 3-4 steps (elevated 4 feet into cab).

• Model and promote acceptance and respect for differences among .

• Perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out South East Mowing, LLC’s stated mission and philosophy.

• Thorough operational knowledge and skills of trucks and related equipment to be operated.

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, forklifts, skid loaders and other tools as directed by management.

• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

• Must have a clean driving record.

• Ability to work overtime if needed

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PREFERRED:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

• Six (6) months' experience in equipment operation.

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Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, twisting, and reaching to ground level and overhead; lifts and carries up to 100 pounds

• Pushes and pulls up to 150 pounds.

• Holds and grips objects.

• Subject to working in awkward positions and periods of prolonged standing.

• Based on equipment available for use and weight of tools needed to perform function, must insure individual weight does not compromise the safety to self, co-workers, or equipment.

• Working conditions are primarily outdoors with exposure to dust and pollen.

• Occasional exposure to allergenic plants such as poison ivy.

• Subject to a variety of extreme weather conditions.

• Exposure to constant and extreme noise.

• Susceptible to mechanical and electrical hazards associated with equipment and utility lines.

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals when working with pesticides.

• Subject to other safety hazards associated with tree trimming activities.

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Pay Frequency:

• Weekly

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Typical start time:

• 7AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• heavy equipment mechanic: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL Class A and/or Driver License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Douglas, GA 31534: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person