Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.

•    Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.

•    Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.

•    Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.

•    May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills

•    Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

•    Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

•    Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

•    Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

•    Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

•    Able to meet all physical requirements. 

•    Must have all required tools

•    Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)

•    Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

•    Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload

•    Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.