Heavy Equipment Operator in Marion

Energy Jobline ZR; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate diverse contractor equipment and trucks for construction, maintenance and repair tasks. The role involves reading plans, following timelines, and assisting line crews with digging, material handling, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities include routine equipment inspections, safety compliance, maintaining logs, and performing snow-palt/road maintenance per policy.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and trucks in construction/maintenance.
• Ability to read plans, material lists and adhere to timelines.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate various trucks and equipment for loading, hauling, and unloading.
• Use equipment such as excavators, backhoes, dozers, skid-steer, forklifts, and loaders as needed.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance; report defects promptly.
• Assist with installation/maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Plow snow and salt roads per policy.
• Maintain equipment service logs and documentation.

Skills

Equipment operation

Truck operation

Safety compliance

Plan reading

Tools

GPS guidance systems

Maintenance logs

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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.