The Heavy Equipment Operator - Civil Construction will operate heavy machinery for construction, demolition, or excavation projects. Pay for this position is $20 - $30 /hr based on experience.
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Perform excavation for underground utility installation including conduit, storm pipe, sanitary sewer pipe and water main.
- Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, off road trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, rollers, or skid steer loaders.
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Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
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Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete.
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Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from construction sites.
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Uses equipment to prepare building sites for exterior site concrete such as parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and loading docks.
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Operates machinery used to build bridges, roads, and railroads.
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Inspects and fuels vehicle prior to beginning shift.
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Performs routine maintenance such as greasing and minor repairs.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
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Ability to read building plans related to structural concrete and land grades.
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Excellent mechanical skills.
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Ability to follow instructions.
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High school diploma or equivalent beneficial but not required.
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Vocational school training or apprenticeship beneficial.
- Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.
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Able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
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Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
