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Equipment Operator 2
Summary
Title:Equipment Operator 2
ID:2607
Location :Morgantown, WV
Description

Description

Job Summary:

Operate heavy, material‑moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain and/or repair civil and heavy highway ‑ related projects. Perform manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non‑exempt position will function for short periods of time independently or with minimal supervision.

 

Essential Functions:

* Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, unwanted impact to the environment, or loss of life.

* Meet performance and technical standards required to qualify for Level 2 position.

* Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic.

* Wear personal protective equipment.

* Perform daily safety and maintenance checks/procedures per operator's manual.

* Pass an oral test on Operator's Manual for respective equipment.

* Read the three views of a blueprint.

* Read grade stakes.

* Use a lock level.

* Assist Driver ‑ Lowboy with approved loading and tie‑down procedure.

* Complete required paperwork including Operator's Daily Report.

* Proactively and diplomatically communicate with Equipment Manager, Shop Superintendent, Leader, customers and peers concerning equipment and job‑related problems.

* Perform manual labor such as digging or shoveling, assisting with placement of pipe and material, or other manual labor duties as assigned.

* Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.

* Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non‑traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.

* Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

 

Knowledge of:

* OSHA safe trenching regulations.

* Utility installation.

* Heavy construction equipment operation.

* Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

* Construction operations.

* Basic and routine construction drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams and specifications.

* Soils, aggregate fill materials, bases, proper mixing and compacting techniques.

* Quality control standards and procedures.

 

Ability to:

* Recognize problems or errors at work site related to position.

* Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.

* Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

* Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.

 

Qualifications:

* Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.

* Must be prompt, reliable, and dependable with work schedule.

 

Education:

* Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.

* Prefer certificate or degree in heavy equipment operation or related field.

 

Experience:

* Prefer one year of experience operating heavy equipment.

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Training Requirements:

* MSHA (if applicable)

*Safeland Training (if applicable)

 

Physical Requirements:

* Constant (67%‑100%)Ability to work in field environment with exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, noise, and vibration.

* Constant (67%‑100%)Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

* Constant (67%‑100%)Ability to physically climb in and out of equipment safely and operate levers or pedals to make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms.

* Constant (67%‑100%)Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

*Constant (67%‑100%) Ability to work in extreme hot and cold and adverse weather conditions.

* Constant (67%‑100%) Ability to work and walk on uneven terrain.

* Constant (67%‑100%)Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather.

* Frequently (33%‑67%) Ability to shovel.

* Frequently (33%‑67%) Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

* Frequently (33%‑67%) Ability to work for prolonged periods with unscheduled breaks.

* Occasionally (0%‑33%)Ability to work unscheduled overtime hours.

 

 

This is a safety‑sensitive position.

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