What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Wildcat Companies?

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The employee is responsible for operating heavy equipment used for moving or grading earth, applying concrete, asphalt or other materials to road beds or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt or other materials. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. Travel may be required.

BENEFITS

Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability
401(k) with match
Yearly boot reimbursement
Referral bonus program

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
Could operate graders, roller, booms, dozers, scrapers, blades, loaders, etc. to move and grade earth
Move levers, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders or backhoes
Perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment
Understand the use of equipment in various jobs such as: trenching, excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading and finishing
Become familiar with digging plans and with efficient and safe digging procedures
Observe hand signals, grade stakes or other markings when operating machines to work can be performed to specifications
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete
Move materials over short distances
Other duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

Work Standards
Continuous Improvement
Initiating Action
Adaptability
Contributing to Team Success
Managing Work (Time Management)
Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School or Degree or GED required
Must be at least 18 years old
2-3 years of experience of heavy equipment operation in heavy highway or farm experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
Mathematics
Operation monitoring
Control precision
Depth perception
Manual dexterity
Reaction time
Coordination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, walk, climb ladders, reach, grasp, push/pull, twist, and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively verbally communicate, see close and at distances, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.

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