Heavy Equipment Operator

Abode Construction, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Abode Construction, Inc. is seeking a heavy equipment operator to operate a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance and repair activities.

The role includes reading plans, performing project layout and assisting the line crew with digging, loading, hauling, and routine maintenance of equipment. The position involves operating GPS-equipped excavators, backhoes, dozers, loaders and other heavy machinery, with attention to safety, timelines and paperwork

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates construction or power equipment such as excavator w/ GPS, backhoe, dozer, skid-steer, forklift, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grader, front-end loader, and hydraulic excavators.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork on time.
• Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and related work with backhoe, road grader or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Assists in installing and maintaining traffic control devices.
• Plows snow and salts roads according to departmental policy.
• Performs all duties in conformance to safety and security standards.
• Maintains/schedules equipment service and maintenance logs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance street and storm drainage systems.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as excavator w/ GPS, backhoe, dozer, skid-steer, forklift, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, and hydraulic excavators. (Any of the equipment mentioned could be track or wheel operation)
• Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grater or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Plows snow and salts roads according to departmental policy.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Maintains / schedules equipment service and maintenance logs.
• Other duties as assigned.