Grader OperatorInternship

PIA Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PIA Consulting is seeking a Heavy Equipment / Grader Operator to operate front end loaders, bulldozers, excavators and rollers to move earth and grade surfaces on construction sites.

Responsibilities include hazard avoidance, engine starting, machine alignment with stakes, loading materials, and coordinating with crew using hand signals. A minimum of 3 years' field experience and the ability to work outdoors in all weather is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Take action to avoid hazards and obstructions (utilities, other equipment, workers, falling objects).
• Start engines, adjust throttles, switches, and levers to operate equipment.
• Align machines with stakes/guidelines or ground based on signals from crew.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, materials using trucks, graders, or related equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and respond to hand or audio signals.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

The Heavy Equipment / Grader Operator is responsible for operating one or several types of power construction equipment, such as front end loader, roller, bulldozer, or excavator in order 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 stated 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

Requirments

• Must have minimum of 3 years experience running, maneuvering, driving, and navigating equipment such as bulldozer, excavators, rollers, and front-end loaders.
• Strongly prefer candidates with High School Diploma
• Must be able to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Must be accustomed to working outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices