Heavy Equipment Operator Senior

Msdprojectclear; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Msdprojectclear in Missouri seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to assist in constructing and maintaining sanitary and storm sewer facilities. You will operate backhoes, excavators, skid steers, and crane trucks under supervision and perform routine maintenance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, five years of experience, and NCCCO certification. You may hoist pumps and gate assemblies and supervise assigned workers on site.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in maintenance and operation of heavy construction vehicles and equipment.
• Certified Crane Operator Certification (CCO) issued by NCCCO is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy construction vehicles and equipment in digging trenches, loading trucks, lowering pipe/shoring and back filling.
• Hoists machinery/equipment such as pumps and gate assemblies.
• Operates wheel loader for ground-level loading.
• Inspects and provides minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to all equipment; transfers equipment for safe operation.
• Supervises work of assigned employees.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety awareness

Supervision

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma/GED

NCCCO Crane Operator Certification

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, operates and performs minor maintenance of heavy construction vehicles and equipment to assist in the construction and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer facilities

Essential Functions:

• Operates heavy construction vehicles and equipment such as a back hoe, excavator, skid steer or truck mounted crane in digging trenches, loading trucks, lowering pipe/ shoring and back filling
• Hoisting machinery/equipment such as pumps, gate assemblies and personnel in man baskets
• Operates equipment such as a wheel loader in loading trucks at ground level
• Inspects and services vehicle and makes minor repairs
• Makes minor repairs to all equipment
• Transfers equipment and stations for safe operation
• Supervises work of assigned employees

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

Physical Demands:

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Move/Traverse: Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated: Rarely
• Transport/Lifting: Constantly
• Transport/Carrying: Constantly
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Constantly
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Constantly
• Ascend/Descend: Constantly
• Balancing: Constantly
• Position Self/Stooping: Constantly
• Position Self/Kneeling: Constantly
• Position Self/Crouching: Constantly
• Position Self/Crawling: Constantly
• Reaching: Constantly
• Handling: Constantly
• Grasping: Constantly
• Feeling: Constantly
• Communicate/Talking: Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Coordination: Constantly

Work Environment:

• Extreme cold: Frequently
• Extreme heat: Frequently
• Humidity: Frequently
• Wet: Occasionally
• Noise: Constantly
• Hazards: Constantly
• Temperature Change: Frequently
• Atmospheric Conditions: Frequently
• Vibration: Frequently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED
• Five (5) years of experience in maintenance and operation of heavy construction vehicles and equipment
• Certified Crane Operator Certification (CCO) issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) required

Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the operation, servicing and daily maintenance of heavy construction equipment and vehicles
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in vehicle and equipment operation
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions
• Skill in the operation of heavy machinery, equipment, personnel and equipment used to dig trenches, lay pipe on grade and repair sewer pipe, hoist and set heavy materials, clear and grade land, spread and compact asphalt, trench compaction equipment, operate boom truck
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to supervise the work of subordinates