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Heavy Equipment Road Operator

JW Bamford, Inc
Oroville, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $35 an hour
6 days ago

Qualifications

Heavy equipment mechanics
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Minor mechanical vehicle repair
Driver's License
Road construction
Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role
Safety equipment

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:

A Heavy Equipment Road Operator operates a variety of equipment and machines with attachments to move timber, forest or construction products. A Heavy Equipment Road Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery to construct, maintain, and repair roads and related infrastructure. They work on projects like road building, bridge construction, and other infrastructure development, often under various weather conditions.

Essential Functions:

Performs Heavy Equipment Operation for Road Construction.
Have good judgement regarding site, terrain, and weather conditions for safe equipment operation.
Other tasks may include assisting with other operations at the job site such as maintenance of other equipment.
Maneuvering and controlling various types of heavy machinery, including bulldozers, graders, loaders, backhoes, and excavators, among others.
Performing tasks such as grading, excavating, and patching roads, as well as installing culverts and guardrails.
Must have substantial mechanical intelligence and experience trouble shooting and repairing small engines, heavy equipment maintenance and/or vehicle maintenance including.
Perform multiple inspections throughout the day on equipment to check and maintain proper fluid levels, performance of the equipment, etc., using the company checklist as a guideline.
Reports equipment needs and hazards to supervisor.
Continuously conduct safety checks on the equipment (seat belt, fire extinguisher, lights, etc.) to ensure equipment is working properly and safely.
Survey, evaluate and take measures to ensure work area is safe from any dangers (powerlines, utilities, co-workers, etc.)
Inspect all attachments to the machinery to ensure that they are operational and take the appropriate steps to correct.
Follow work order instructions from the supervisor.
Ensures that the job site is left in safe condition.
Maintains good housekeeping on equipment.
Operates a chainsaw when needed.
Travel and work overtime when required.
Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and tasks, being watchful over a period of time.

Communication Skills: The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to communicate clearly both verbally and written.

Adaptability: The ability to adapt to continuous change and business needs.

Respect: Shows respect for diverse perspectives, skills, and backgrounds of team members. Fosters an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

Teamwork: Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.

Dependability/Reliability: Can be relied upon to complete tasks and meet deadlines, demonstrates a high level of reliability in all aspects of work, maintains regular attendance and punctuality, and meets commitments consistently.

Proactive Maintenance: Regularly inspects the worksite to identify and address cleanliness and organizational issues before they become problems. Reports any maintenance or repair needs promptly to ensure timely resolution.

Time Management: The ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Safety Compliance: Identifies and addresses potential safety hazards related to cleanliness and organization, such as spills, clutter, or obstructed walkways. Adheres to safety regulations and protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

Decision Making/Judgement: The ability to recognize and respond to problems, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, seek input from others, address root cause of issues, make timely decisions, make difficult decisions, use consensus when possible, and communicate decisions to others.

Knowledge of Position: Understanding of principles, practices, and standards of job or department.

Productivity: Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.

Quality of Work: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Work Environment:

All work is performed outside in all types of various weather (i.e. heat, cold, wind, sun and inclement weather, etc.).
Exposure to all types of terrain.
Exposure to all elements of nature on a regular basis.
Exposure to loud noise.
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc.

Physical Demands - The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities in order to manage sight and sounds in a hazardous construction environment.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Coordination between hands, eyes, feet to guide equipment and objects is required.
Must be able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively.
Must be able to push, pull, climb, sit, and stretch regularly while performing the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable.
Must be able to work around loud noises.
Must be able to mount and dismount safely off vehicles and equipment.
Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Must be able to work overtime as requested.
Must be able to walk on uneven terrain.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel Required:

Position travels outside the local area but usually within Northern California, 90%.

Required Education and Experience:

2-5 years’ experience in road construction.

Preferred Education and Experience:

High School education or equivalent (Preferred).
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
Forestry: 1 year (Preferred).
Heavy equipment operator: 2 years (Preferred).
Mechanical Knowledge: 1 year (Preferred).

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license.
Clean Driving Record: 5 years (Required).
Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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