Heavy Equipment Operator
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, compactors and other pieces of equipment. Work to include UST / AST tank replacements, service station construction, hazardous material clean-up, remediation and emergency response.
Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury or property damage.
- Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
- Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and / or required
- Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
- Advise Operations of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
- Participate in routine maintenance
- Practice workplace safety
- Perform daily vehicle inspection report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles before and after each route.
- Ensure safe loading, transfer and unloading of materials to and from work sites
Minimum Job Specifications
Knowledge of truck and equipment safetyKnowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, and other heavy equipmentKnowledge of road construction and maintenance techniquesMust be able to perform physical labor activities while standing, walking or kneeling for long periods of time, which may include work within confined spaces.Ability to lift or exert force exceeding 50 lbs.Must be capable of understanding instructions provided in the English languageMinimum Training Requirements
Valid CDL License, Class A or Class BHazmat and Tanker endorsedGood driving record, experience driving a variety of vehiclesAbility to pass a physical and drug testSupport a culture of "Safety First"TWICMA and RI license for hydraulics / hoistingMeasurements
Consistently on timePersonal appearanceAbility to follow instructionsWork ethicCapacity to learn and apply new information