Equipment Operator

HRI, Inc.; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

HRI, Inc. is seeking a heavy equipment operator for civil/heavy highway projects in the United States. The role involves operating heavy machinery, performing safety checks, and assisting with pipe placement and related manual labor tasks.

Certification tests and MSHA/Safeland training may be required where applicable. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably a certificate or degree in heavy equipment operation, plus prior experience operating heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Prefer high school graduate or equivalent; prefer heavy equipment certificate/degree.
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely to minimize injury and property damage.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks per operator's manual.
• Dig, shovel, assist with pipe placement and other manual duties as assigned.
• Complete required paperwork including Operator's Daily Report.
• Proactively communicate equipment issues with supervisors and customers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Problem recognition

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equiv

Certificate/degree in heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary:

Perform manual labor as assigned. Operate heavy, material - moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain and/or repair civil and heavy highway - related projects. This hourly, non-exempt position will function for short periods of time independently or with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, unwanted impact to the environment, or loss of life.
• Meet performance and technical standards required to qualify for Level 1 position.
• Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks/procedures per operator's manual.
• Perform manual labor such as digging or shoveling, assisting with placement of pipe and material, or other manual labor duties as assigned.
• Pass required certification test to operate equipment.
• Complete required paperwork including Operator's Daily Report.
• Proactively and diplomatically communicate with Equipment Manager, Shop Superintendent, Leader, customers and peers concerning equipment and job-related problems.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge of:

• OSHA safe trenching regulations.
• Utility installation.
• Heavy construction equipment operation.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Construction operations.
• Basic and routine construction drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams and specifications.
• Soils, aggregate fill materials, bases, proper mixing and compacting techniques.

Ability to:

• Recognize problems or errors at work site related to position.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Learn and follow HRIcompany policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be prompt, reliable, and dependable with work schedule.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.

Education:

• Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer certificate or degree in heavy equipment operation or related field.

Experience:

• Prefer previous experience operating heavy equipment.

Training Requirements:

• MSHA (if applicable)
• Safeland Training (if applicable)

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly (67%-100%) work in field environment with exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, noise, and vibration.
• Constantly (67%-100%) lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly (67%-100%) physically climb in and out of equipment safely and operate levers or pedals to make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms.
• Constantly (67%-100%) wear required personal protective equipment.
• Constantly (67%-100%) work and walk on uneven terrain.
• Constantly (67%-100%) work in extreme hot and cold and adverse weather conditions.
• Constantly (67%-100%) bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather.
• Frequently (33%-67%) shovel.
• Frequently (33%-67%) sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently (33%-67%) work for prolonged periods with un/scheduled breaks.

This is a safety-sensitive position.