Heavy Equipment Operator
About The Position
As a Heavy Equipment Operator placed through Turner Staffing Group , you will support production and site operations by safely operating mobile equipment and performing surface maintenance activities. Responsibilities include: Operating heavy equipment to support production activities such as dewatering, material delivery, berm maintenance, and surface upkeep Operating equipment that may include haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders Assisting with the training and mentoring of other equipment operators as needed Maintaining awareness of changes within assigned work areas and identifying potential hazards Following required operating and safety procedures, including start-up and shutdown, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency and fire response, working around ground personnel, and Blue Stake requirements Performing duties such as road construction, stockpile management, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching Understanding equipment components and operating practices that minimize wear and prevent damage Supporting operations through activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves Completing pre-shift equipment inspections Communicating effectively via computerized dispatch systems or two-way radio Performing minor maintenance activities as required Completing additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of six (6) months of mobile heavy equipment operating experience
- Completion of required academic and practical competencies
- Demonstrated ability to apply operating knowledge and skills in the field
- Ability to pass written and/or practical assessments related to skills, knowledge, and safety, as required
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Operating heavy equipment to support production activities such as dewatering, material delivery, berm maintenance, and surface upkeep
- Operating equipment that may include haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders
- Assisting with the training and mentoring of other equipment operators as needed
- Maintaining awareness of changes within assigned work areas and identifying potential hazards
- Following required operating and safety procedures, including start-up and shutdown, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency and fire response, working around ground personnel, and Blue Stake requirements
- Performing duties such as road construction, stockpile management, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching
- Understanding equipment components and operating practices that minimize wear and prevent damage
- Supporting operations through activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves
- Completing pre-shift equipment inspections
- Communicating effectively via computerized dispatch systems or two-way radio
- Performing minor maintenance activities as required
- Completing additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
