Heavy Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

DESCRIPTION

Operate heavy equipment in a safe, appropriate, efficient and productive manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, dozers, compactors, skid steers and other pieces of equipment. The Operator must also inspect, clean, maintain and secure all assigned equipment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures quality at a productive rate on each project

• Operates heavy equipment in an efficient and productive manner in order to insure production and schedule goals are met
• Operates various pieces of equipment during the execution of heavy construction, including trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, compactors, and skid steers
• Performs various project specific tasks on a daily basis including excavation, back-filling, grading, fine grading, sloping, benching, material loading, demolition, ditching, and stockpiling
• Achieves proper excavation depths and dimensions for earthwork and utilities as specified by construction drawings, sketches, grade markers, and/or verbal instructions
• Performs backfilling and grading operations to specified grades and dimensions
• Properly loads, in a safe and balanced manner, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, and other hauling units with excavated soils, demolition debris and other building materials such as stone, sand, or aggregate
• Performs all duties as requested on a daily basis, including operating various pieces of equipment and other typical construction site activities
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long lasting use
• Performs preventative maintenance such as general equipment cleaning, checking fluid levels, lubrication, maintaining tires pressures, and changing implements or attachments
• Maintains clean equipment, removing rash, debris, and other material from in and on equipment on a daily basis
• Performs equipment inspections on a daily basis and properly complete equipment inspection reports
• Performs other jobsite cleanup duties as assigned by supervisor, specifically cleanup and organization that is required to be completed with the use of heavy equipment
• Adheres to all safety regulations and reports any violations to field supervision immediately
• Complies with all SAFETY requirements, including Durr, OSHA and other applicable safety standards to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life
• Follows proper protocols and instructions to ensure the safe operation of equipment including the use of verbal communication, hand signals, spotters and flaggers
• Always wears appropriate safety equipment (PPPE) including, hardhat, approved work boots, safety glasses and a secured seat belt when operating equipment
• Observes and examines colored flags and ground markings indicating the location of underground utilities and structures identifying potential hazards and ensuring that they are properly marked and secured

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidates will have a minimum 2 years "seat time" in an Excavator, Dozer, and Frontend Loader. Must be safety conscious and knowledgeable of clearing and grubbing; backfilling and compacting; excavating and pipe laying. Valid Driver's License required CDL Class A (Preferred) Must be able to pass a drug test and applicable pre-employment screenings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

PAY:

Based on Experience

BENEFITS

401K, Medical, Vacation, and Paid Holidays. Training & Advancement Opportunities Pre-Employment drug screens & proof of employment eligibility E-Verify are required for any position offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V About Three C's Properties:

Three C's Properties is a local company that has been in the civil construction business in South Louisiana since February 1994. In this time, Three C's has completed many projects for various groups and has made steady growth in its construction division and trucking division. In the past few years, we have opened an equipment rental division to one of the top rental companies in the New Orleans area.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): If Hired, when would you be able to Start? Do you have a minimum 2 years "seat time" in an Excavator, Dozer, and Frontend Loader? Please list all heavy equipment in which you have "seat time" and how many years each - Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, dozers, compactors, skid steers and other pieces of equipment. Do you have experience clearing and grubbing; backfilling and compacting; excavating and pipe laying? Have you done any of the following, excavation, back-filling, grading, fine grading, sloping, benching, material loading, demolition, ditching, and stockpiling? Can you/Have you achieved proper excavation depths and dimensions for earthwork and utilities as specified by construction drawings, sketches, grade markers, and/or verbal instructions? Have you performed preventative maintenance such as general equipment cleaning, checking fluid levels, lubrication, maintaining tires pressures, and changing implements or attachments? Can you identify by Observing and examining colored flags and ground markings indicating the location of underground utilities and structures identifying potential hazards and ensuring that they are properly marked and secured? Are you familiar with SAFETY requirements, including Durr, OSHA and other applicable safety standards? Do you have a CDL Class A (Preferred)? If no, What Class CDL do you have?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Saint Rose, LA 70087 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person