Heavy Equipment Operator (Forestry Clearing)

Sunstall Inc.; Clarksville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunstall Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate multiple heavy construction machines on site. The role involves following job plans, performing daily checks, and maintaining equipment to ensure safe operation throughout the workday.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, completing tasks efficiently, and cooperating with the site team to minimize hazards and maintain progress on projects.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read and follow job plans and safety procedures.
• Commitment to safety and daily equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate listed heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Follow safety instructions and complete assigned tasks on time.
• Identify and avoid hazards and obstructions on site.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Reading job plan

Tools

Chipper

Dozer

Excavator

Feller Buncher

Grinder

Jarraff

Mulcher

Sennebogen

Skidder

Skidsteer

Job description

AsanEquipmentOperatoryourprimaryresponsibilityistocompletetaskssafelyandaccuratelyassignedbytheSuperintendent/Foremanusingconstructionequipment.

Keyresponsibilities

• Maintainasafeworkplaceandensurethatsafetyisalwaysthehighestpriority.
• Participateinallrequiredsafetytraining.
• Performdailyequipmentcheckstoensureallequipmentisproperlymaintainedandisinsafeoperatingcondition.
• Followinstructionsandcompleteassignedtasksefficientlyandeffectively.
• Takeactionstoavoidpotentialhazardsorobstructions,suchasutilitylines,otherequipment,otherworkersorfallingobjects.
• Haveappropriateclothing,workbootsandPPEwhileonthejobsite.
• Beawareofundergroundservices,suchaspipesorwirepriortobeginningworkandbecautiousoftheirlocationsthroughouttheworkday.
• Readjobplanstoensureathoroughknowledgeofthejobathand.
• Checkallequipmentfluidspriortostartingtheworkday.
• Checkfuelsuppliesofallequipmentatthejobsiteonadailybasis-priortobeginningwork,andbeforecompletingwork,toensurethatequipmentisreadytooperateatanytime.

Chipper

• Understandsafety,wearparts,anddaily/weeklymaintenance.
• UnderstandalloperationsoftheChipper.
• Abletochipatproductionrategivenperacre.
• Understandchangingofknivesdailyifneeded.

Dozer

• GrubwithKGBladeatarateof4-5acresperday.
• RoughandFinalrakeatarateof4-5acresperday.
• Bladeroads.

Excavator

• Usebucketthumb,grapple,andshear.
• Grubatahalf-acreperday.
• Stackforgrinderatarateof4-5acresperday.
• Workinconjunctionwithgrinderoperator.
• Shear4-5acresperday.

FellerBuncher

• Understanddailymaintenanceforteeth.
• Understandshowtochangeteeth.
• Abletocutsafelyaroundpowerlines.
• Abletodoterrainassessment.
• Abletogettheproductionratethatisprovided.

Grinder

• Understandsafety,wearparts,anddaily/weeklymaintenance.
• Understandalloperationsofthegrinder.
• Abletogrind4-5acresperday.
• Understandchangingofscreensandteethdaily.
• Understanddailyhousekeepingofgrinder.

Jarraff

• Understandallcuttingandoperationswithequipment.
• Understandallsafetyandhousekeepingofequipment.
• Abletodoterrainassessment.
• Abletogetproductionratethatisprovided.

Mulcher

• Understandsafety,wearparts,anddaily/weeklymaintenance.
• UnderstandalloperationsoftheMulcher.
• Abletomulchatproductionrategivenperacre.
• Understandchangingofbitsandteethdailyifneeded.

Sennebogen

• Understandalloperationsandsafetyofequipment.
• Understanddailymaintenanceofequipment.
• Understandallhousekeepingofequipment.
• Abletogettheproductionratethatisprovided.

Skidder

• Understandalloperationsofequipment.
• AbletoworkinconjunctionwithFellerBuncher.
• Understandallsafetyandhousekeepingofequipment.
• Abletogettheproductionratethatisprovided.

Skidsteerwithbucket/mulcher

• Understandalloperationsofequipment.
• Abletogradeasneeded(constructionentrances,etc.)
• Understandallsafetyandhousekeepingofequipment.
• Understandmaintenanceforteethforthemulcherandcheckdaily.
• Abletogettheproductionratethatisprovided.