Heavy Equipment Operator: Road & Utility Projects

Cow Creek Band of The Umpqua Tribe of Indians; Canyonville (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Umpqua Indian Utility Cooperative seeks an Equipment Operator to support construction and maintenance projects in Douglas County, Oregon. The role is full-time, onsite, and involves operating heavy machinery, transporting materials, and performing routine maintenance across weather conditions.

Responsibilities include driving a range of heavy equipment, maintaining logs, and performing safety inspections while adhering to DOT and company protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or five years of heavy equipment experience; highway construction preferred.
• Valid Oregon CDL Class B with three years truck driving experience preferred; no active violations in three years.
• Ability to obtain CDL tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Must hold Federal DOT Medical Card.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying weather and field conditions.
• Understanding of street/road construction methods, materials and tools.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions for heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to perform manual labor with physical exertion; work from specs or blueprints.
• Capable of following written/oral instructions and handling multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment including trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, and trailers.
• Drive tractor-pumper trailers used in utility sewage operations.
• Drive tractors/trailers within company policies and in compliance with federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Maintain daily driver/equipment log reports.
• Participate in random drug testing program per DOT requirements.
• Perform pre-trip equipment safety inspections.
• Maintain roads and transportation systems for safe roadways.
• Perform routine maintenance across different seasons.
• Use equipment to level roads and ensure drainage.
• Load heavy equipment and transport materials using lowboys or trailers.
• Carry out minor repairs or adjustments in the field.
• Follow company safety procedures and report issues to supervisor.
• Assist in training coworkers in maintenance and repair duties.
• Perform carpentry, electrical maintenance, pipefitting and plumbing tasks as needed.
• Operate shop and portable power tools; undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck driving

Safety compliance

Logbook maintenance

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B endorsement

Job description

Umpqua Indian Utility Cooperative seeks an Equipment Operator to support construction and maintenance projects in Douglas County, Oregon. The role is full-time, onsite, and involves operating heavy machinery, transporting materials, and performing routine maintenance across weather conditions.

Responsibilities include driving a range of heavy equipment, maintaining logs, and performing safety inspections while adhering to DOT and company protocols.