What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Weifield Group Contracting?
Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by his or her supervisor. Job Specific Responsibilities and Qualifications Safe and knowledgeable experience lifting and hoisting material Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures Responsibility for daily inspections, participate in critical lift planning, and the safe operation of equipment Ability to read and interpret lift plans and load charts Understand grade stakes Know how to efficiently and safely operate each piece of equipment assigned Direct support laborers in a safe manner Strong understanding of construction techniques Equipment maintenance Advise the Superintendent of any requirements for maintenance or repairs Responsible for cleaning of equipment each day Daily walk-around and reporting equipment problems Checking fluid levels Overall project / site safety. Maintain a safe / clean work site Participate and attend daily safety meetings Notify Superintendent of all unsafe practices Responsible for wearing safety equipment, running with lights on and completing pre-shift inspections Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor Requirements At least 2 years of excavating experience OSHA Competent in critical functions such as lifting, trenches, general conditions. Ability to repeatedly lift 30 pounds and navigate unstable ground conditions What Weifield is All About : Weifield is an award winning, national leader in cutting-edge electrical construction with nearly 900 employees across all our regions. We are a merit shop, our purpose is to make the next generation better than us, and our niche is to provide best-in-class electrical solutions. We live our values, and because People is our #1 value, we show our appreciation with much more than a competitive salary. We offer a people-focused benefits package, continual career pathing and development opportunities, and a job that is yours for the making. All of this has resulted in Weifield being recognized for over a decade as a Top Place to Work! Your drive and abilities will determine how far you go, and if all this sounds great to you, please apply today to join our team! Benefits Summary : Weifield team members enjoy a wide variety of benefits including Medical Insurance (for you, paid for by Weifield), Dental / Vision Insurance, Disability & Accident Insurance, Life Insurance / ADD, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K w / match, Employee Assistance Program, MDLIVE services, and Tuition Reimbursement. Weifield Group Contracting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
