THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY
To guide all equipment operators activities while on projects while adhering to all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations while meeting all safety, quality, and schedule goals.
• Build a team atmosphere to allow operators to thrive and succeed
• Manage crews and provide them with the tools, equipment, and technical support they need.
o Ensure compliance
o Communicate scope, details, and schedule with the crew
o Assist in training new hires and existing personnel
o Assist in safety meetings
o Inspections of vehicles, equipment, and projects
• Sub Activities
o Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
o Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use
o Participate in routine maintenance when needed
o Practice workplace safety
o Maintain inventory
o Complete daily fuel, load count, and hour logs
o General daily preventative equipment maintenance
o Maintain current tool inventory in maintenance trailer / truck
o Maintain fuel tank level and inventory, communicate to management for deliveries
o Install and maintain silt fence
o Maintain all erosion control devices and report deficiencies
o Guide and lead the crew in daily activities
o Perform minor emergency repairs on equipment as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Equipment safety
• MSHA and OSHA regulations
• Site-specific hazards and conditions
• General site preparation techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of Utility installations for water, sanitary, storm sewer and related piping, trenching needed.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, excavators, scrapers, and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Authorized to work in the US without work visa sponsorship.
Personal Attributes
Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• be honest and trustworthy, be respectful.
• able to communicate effectively.
• possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• be flexible.
• demonstrate sound work ethics.
• deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.