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Stanley Tree Service
Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$62,840 / year median in Connecticut
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Equipment Operator An equipment operator is responsible for operating equipment and performing groundman duties when needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
An equipment operator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Basic maintenance of machinery, including greasing, cleaning air filters, checking hydraulic fittings, checking for leaks, keeping equipment clean etc.
- Proper site set up
- Maintaining 3-way communication
- Be able to work on uneven ground conditions
- Safe operation and handling of a chain saw
- Safe operation of equipment
- Driving equipment to and from the job site
- Must be able to use chains and binders correctly As an equipment operator, you must be able to:
- Lift at least 50lbs
- Bend, squat, kneel, twist, climb, pull, reach, and sit for long periods
- Work in all weather conditions i.e., rain, snow, wind, sun, etc.
- Wear all required PPE
- Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend instructions and information All equipment operators are required to follow company, OSHA, ANSI, and DOT rules and regulations that pertain to the industry.