Grader Operator

Nextel Systems Ltd; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextel Systems Ltd is seeking a Heavy Equipment / Grader Operator in San Francisco, responsible for safely operating equipment such as bulldozers and excavators. Candidates must possess at least 3 years of experience and be able to communicate effectively while working outdoors under varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience operating heavy equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of construction equipment.
• Load and move materials like dirt and rocks.
• Avoid hazards and coordinate actions with crew.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety procedures knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Heavy Equipment / Grader Operator is responsible for operating various types of power construction equipment, such as front end loaders, rollers, bulldozers, or excavators, to move, excavate, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate such machines.
• Align machines with reference stakes and guidelines or ground, or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience operating equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be accustomed to working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform physical activities requiring use of arms and legs, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices is essential.