Division/Department: Construction
Reports to: Leadman/Foreman/Superintendent
Job Code:
Job Classification: Hourly
Updated: 11-5-2018
Brad Cole Construction Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
BASIC FUNCTION
Equipment operators will work under the direct supervision of the jobsite foreman, superintendent, and project manager. The equipment operator is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and effective manner. Equipment under this job description may include but not limited to: trucks, excavators, dozers, scrapers, compactors, and tractors.
RESPONSIBILITIES & GENERAL JOB DUTIES:
• Operate equipment effectively and within the equipment’s operating capabilities to ensure deadlines of job are met.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and operator preventive maintenance checks.
• Report any malfunctions of equipment or problems to immediate supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness inside cab of equipment and windows.
• Ensure equipment is properly shut down and stored at the end of the shift.
• Maintain accurate logs and records
• Adhere to corporate safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
• Wear all company required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Wear seatbelts in all pieces of equipment at all times with no exceptions.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
• This position requires working in the internal and external environment.
• This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and/or weekends may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Must successfully pass written test on equipment and functionality and competency tests
• Must be able to wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment including at a minimum: steel toed boots, safety vest, hard hat, eye protection, and hearing protection.
• Must possess knowledge of equipment and workplace safety.
• Must demonstrate skills in communications and teamwork.
• Must be able to lift, pull and manage heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work outdoors in exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to take company required precautions to be protected from irritants due to possible exposure to eye, nose and skin irritants
• Stress level may be increased due to schedule of work and demands of completing task safety and on time.
• Must be able to climb ladders and climb up to and into cabs on heavy equipment.
• Must be able to walk over uneven and broken ground.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
