Equipment Operator

Objective and Responsibilities:

Operator is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment. This position reports to the job foreman.

 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Must be familiar with the operation of heavy equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of OSHA sloping requirements and OSHA soil typing. Must be able to dig a slope with the assistance of a grade checker.
• Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to take orders and follow directions.
• Must be physically able to lift to 100lbs and perform considerable stooping, kneeling, and digging.
• Minor maintenance and care of equipment.
• Responsible for the safe operation of digging in all conditions.
• Excavate around existing utilities, above and below the ground, in a safe manner.
• Properly checks out, lubricates, and other minor maintenance before use of equipment.
• Load trucks in a timely manner.
• Able to dig slopes when needed.
• Set up and put away job equipment.
• Assist in the cleaning of tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Report any unsafe conditions, accident or injury to crew leader.
• Perform any other duties from time to time as may be assigned by the crew leader.
• Will be required to help labor when equipment is not being used.
• This position requires extensive physical activities working outdoors in all types of weather conditions at residential and commercial construction sites.
• At times, employees may have to work in constrained areas.
• Employees may be required to drive company vehicles to project sites.
• Job requires working with and around heavy-duty site excavation and development equipment.
• Start time may vary due to the needs of the company.

 

Job Qualifications:

• Two or more years on-the-job experience on an excavator/backhoe digging underground water/ sewer installation and in various situations and loading trucks.
• Ability to communicate with customers and fellow employees.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• 100% covered Health Insurance
• Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Competitive Compensation based on experience.

 

A & K Earth Movers is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. A & K will review all qualified applications without regard to religion, color, race, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any or characteristic protected by law. A & K encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply.