Equipment Operator

Strobel-Energy-Group-LLC; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Strobel-Energy-Group-LLC is seeking a skilled equipment operator to handle graders, tractors, backhoes, excavators, loaders, and dump trucks on-site. The role includes material loading and transport, routine equipment inspection, and strict adherence to safety and environmental practices.

Responsibilities include site preparation, de-grubbing, and performing various duties assigned while maintaining fuel efficiency and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment and read general documentation.
• Experience with light and heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and elevations.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools used in construction.
• Must pass physical performance evaluation and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operates graders, tractors, backhoes, excavators, front end loaders, dump trucks.
• Loads materials such as dirt and rocks; transports materials as needed.
• Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment; checks oil, water, tires.
• Performs de-grubbing, digging, grading, backfilling, and pile driving with excavators.
• Adheres to safety procedures and environmental practices.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reading civil drawings

Tool usage

Physical stamina

Tools

Steel-Toed Boots

Grease Gun

Safety Glasses

Ear Plugs

Safety Vest

Tape Measures

Wrenches up to 1 1/4

Socket set up to 1 1/4

Job description

Under general supervision, operates various equipment including but not limited to, graders, tractors, backhoes, excavators, front end loaders, and dump trucks. May also include forklifts and front skid steer loaders.

Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Operates graders for leveling and operates tractors to load materials such as dirt and rocks.
• Operates backhoe and front-end loaders as required.
• Operates forklifts and dump trucks to transport materials.
• Operates excavators for de-grubbing, digging, grading, backfilling, and pile driving.
• Operates various equipment for general site preparation and related assignments.
• Operates hydraulic equipment such as tail gates, hoppers, and packers.
• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and elevations, general documentation of quantities and daily production.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a physical human performance evaluation .

Required Tools:

• Steel-Toed Boots
• Grease Gun
• Safety Glasses
• Ear Plugs
• Safety Vest
• 24" or 48" Level
• 5lb Hammer
• Grease Certs
• Rain Gear
• Wrenches up to 1 1/4"
• Socket set up to 1 1/4"
• Stakes up to 48"
• 25' or 30' Tape Measure
• 100' Tape Measure
• String Line
• Marking Paint

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.