Equipment Operator

Tri State Paving; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri State Paving in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Equipment Operator to operate and maintain a range of heavy equipment including pavers, rollers, skid steers, excavators, backhoes and loaders. The role prioritizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to company procedures while ensuring equipment is well-maintained and securely stored.

The successful candidate will support the crew, perform daily safety checks, and assist with general labor tasks as needed, contributing to timely project completion and

Responsibilities

• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant industry standards, policies, and site procedures to minimize risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
• Ability to excavate and maintain required grade
• Complete projects in a timely manner to keep crew productive
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Assists in loading and unloading of equipment
• Cleans equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensures equipment is safely and securely stored at close of shift
• Maintains operator forms and records in accordance with company policy and procedures
• When not operating equipment, works with and assists crew in completing assigned task, including, but not limited to, general labor, concrete work, asphalt work, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
• Practices workplace safety on a continual basis
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Job description

Job Summary:

An Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation and general daily maintenance of all equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Equipment may include, but is not limited to, pavers, rollers, skid steers, excavators, backhoes, and loaders. The Equipment Operator must also maintain and secure all equipment by company policy and procedures. Attention to detail and the ability to work safely and efficiently is a priority.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant industry standards, policies, and site procedures to minimize risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
• Ability to excavate and maintain required grade
• Complete projects in a timely manner to keep crew productive
• Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
• Assists in loading and unloading of equipment
• Cleans equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensures equipment is safely and securely stored at close of shift
• Maintains operator forms and records in accordance with company policy and procedures
• When not operating equipment, works with and assists crew in completing assigned task, including, but not limited to, general labor, concrete work, asphalt work, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
• Practices workplace safety on a continual basis
• Performs other duties as required or assigned