Level 5 Heavy Equipment Operator

Wofford Earthworks, LLC; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Level 5 Heavy Equipment Operator, where your expertise in operating and maintaining heavy machinery will be crucial. This role emphasizes leadership, ensuring that your crew executes tasks effectively while adhering to safety practices. You'll have the opportunity to perfect your craft, learning from experienced professionals on-site. With a focus on precision grading and efficiency, you'll play a vital role in the success of each project. This position offers a dynamic work environment, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of construction projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating heavy machinery and performing maintenance checks.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a crew effectively on job sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy machinery on construction job sites.
• Ensure project assignments are met in collaboration with the Site Foreman.

Skills

Heavy Machinery Operation

Leadership

Safety Practices

Grading with GPS

Maintenance Checks

Tools

Excavator

Bulldozer

Front-end Loader

Skid Steer

Job description

Level 5 Heavy Equipment Operator is expected to execute the directions from the Site Foreman with the capabilities to operate all equipment on a job site. This position requires leadership when a crew is needing direction to execute work properly. The goal of a Heavy Equipment Operator is to perfect their craft and learn from the Site Foreman about the processes and expectations of a job site.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Report to the Site Foreman.
2. Operate and maintain heavy machinery on construction job sites.
3. Work closely with foreman to ensure project/job assignments are met.
4. Operate all heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, skid steers, and other related equipment.
5. Request/Confirm locate ticket and location of utilities before excavating/digging on any site.
6. Operate the equipment in a safe and productive manner. Communicate properly with those in the field to prevent injury or damage.
7. Perform periodical safety, maintenance, or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
8. Inform and advise management or mechanic for repairs or maintenance. Perform Lock-out Tag-out Procedures.
9. Operate equipment in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of assisting team member to level surface to specified grade.
10. Proficient in shooting and calculating grades.
11. Operate the equipment manually and/or electronically.
12. Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws.
13. Perform any other work necessary on a job site to complete the job at hand – typically at the direction of the Site Foreman.
14. Proficient knowledge of plans and scope of work.
15. Dig all trenches with proper slope and/or benching for proper man entry in accordance to the soil classification(s).
16. Perform daily maintenance of equipment (i.e., Keeping cab clean, knocking out filters, greasing equipment, etc.).
17. Complete daily inspection reports for any equipment used that day.
18. Adhere to all Wofford Earthworks, LLC contractual obligations with all clients.
19. Wear all Personal Protective Equipment on a job site.
20. Provide guidance, advice, feedback and support to your team as a representative of a team member mentor.
21. Record your Time IN and Time OFF through the ADP App on your own personal mobile device.

Required Capabilities:

• Grading with GPS
• High to Extensive Equipment Experience (skid steer, excavator, loader, etc.)
• Mass Grading
• Stake Grading
• Fine grading