Summary of Responsibilities:
The Demolition Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently to perform demolition activities. This includes following site-specific demolition plans, managing hazards, sorting and handling materials, and maintaining equipment. The Operator plays a key role in ensuring that projects are executed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with Durr Heavy Construction standards, OSHA regulations, and all applicable laws.
Taking Charge
Durr TAKES CHARGE in constructing strong foundations to build upon. Our focus is to do it SAFE and to do it RIGHT the first time. Our vision is to make an IMPACT and to KICK ASS, INNOVATE, MAKE MONEY, HAVE FUN, and REPEAT every day/all day. We hold every employee to this standard of “Taking Charge,” and we expect this behavior to drive everything we do.
The Take Charge DEMOLITION OPERATOR:
Ensures quality at a productive rate on each project
- Operates excavators, skid steers, and other demolition equipment with precision and safety
- Executes demolition plans in the proper sequence to maintain structural stability
- Identifies, manages, and mitigates hazards, including asbestos, lead paint, unstable structures, and underground utilities
- Safely loads trucks, sorts debris for recycling, salvage, or disposal per local and federal regulations
- Performs basic equipment maintenance: pre-use inspections, fluid checks, lubrication, and minor adjustments
- Maintains a clean and organized job site to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Demonstrates leadership by mentoring crew members and setting high standards for safety and quality
Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use
- Performs preventative maintenance such as general equipment cleaning, checking fluid levels, lubrication, maintaining tire pressure, and changing implements or attachments
- Maintains clean equipment, removing trash, debris, and other material in or on equipment daily
- Performs equipment inspections daily and properly completes equipment inspection reports
- Performs other jobsite cleanup duties as assigned by supervisor, specifically cleanup and organization that is required to be completed with the use of heavy equipment
SAFETY – It’s not a slogan, it’s OUR CULTURE!
- Complies with all safety requirements, including Durr, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life
- Follows proper protocols and instructions to ensure the safe operation of equipment, including the use of verbal communication, hand signals, spotters, and flaggers
- Always wears approved safety equipment (PPE), including, hardhat, work boots, safety glasses, and a secured seat belt when operating equipment
- Observes and examines colored flags and ground markings indicating the location of underground utilities and structures, identifying potential hazards and ensuring that they are properly marked and secured
- Be actively engaged in your project
- Be a MENTOR – educate and provide guidance for those under your supervision. We are counting on you to TAKE CHARGE and ensure a safe jobsite for all our employees.
- Be actively engaged in all safety meetings
- Do the little things right… Set the tone for acceptable behaviors and let your crew see you do it. Hold them to the same standards. Housekeeping and organization are a great start. Your crew will execute according to your expectations – and our standards are high.
- Recognize and identify hazards in upcoming work and proactively engage with the project manager and safety manager to mitigate any upcoming risks
- Remove employees who refuse to work safely
- Be knowledgeable regarding DURR’s safety requirements… it is difficult to enforce something if you do not understand it. Familiarize yourself with our Safety Manual.
- REPORT ALL SAFETY INCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES IMMEDIATELY
The DURR Way:
- Be Proactive - Anticipate future needs and address today (not tomorrow)
- Be Accountable - Take ownership of your actions and honor your commitments made to others
- Speak the Truth - Always be honest and share your thoughts to improve yourself and the team
- Go the Extra Mile - Do what it takes to get the job done right and safe the first time
- Give Praise - Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of teammates
- Be Part of One Team - Build strong win-win relationships with all teammates
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Expert knowledge of demolition equipment operation and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of demolition techniques, structural safety, and hazard management.
- Ability to read and follow demolition plans, drawings, and site instructions.
- Knowledge of debris sorting, recycling, and disposal standards.
- Ability to operate excavators, skid steers, loaders, trucks, and hand tools.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards, asbestos/lead protocols, and demolition best practices.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in demolition or related construction fields.
- Valid CDL License preferred.
- Asbestos and hazardous materials training is a plus.
- Construction Industry Experience: Hands-on experience in the construction industry, specifically in roles involving earthmoving, grading, trenching, and demolition.
- Preferred Qualifications: Basic Orientation Plus, OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
Physical Demands/Work Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
