Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and/or grade material.
Position Summary
Operate various types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade materials.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping on various surfaces.
- Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
- Trench and construct ditches for the installation of culverts, water pipes, and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
- Check and maintain all fluid levels and lubrication of equipment.
- Instruct and train employees in safe operation of construction equipment, tools, and job techniques.
- Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify errors, problems, or defects.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience preferred.
- Knowledge and skills necessary for the position.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively.
- Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- Ability to move about a construction site, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Work irregular hours, including weekends, overtime, and holidays.
- Climb ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical platforms, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
- Work in confined, cluttered, and uneven spaces.
- Complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
- Lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
- Possession of required tools.
- U.S. Driver's License may be required.
- Follow safety and project rules; perform other duties as assigned.
- Pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries