heavy equipment operator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Loader
• Operate forklift
• Bobcats

Equipment and machinery experience

• Safety equipment
• Hand tools

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance