heavy equipment operator
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. Dusty. Work setting: Various locations.
Tasks:
- Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation .
- Operate heavy equipment.
- Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight.
- Operate computer controlled equipment.
- Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS).
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
- Prepare accident reports.
- Secure special attachments to equipment.
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
- Perform minor repairs to equipment.
Type of heavy equipment operated:
- Backhoe excavator, loader.
- Loader.
- Asphalt spreader.
- Concrete spreader.
- Compactor.
- Concrete pumping equipment.
- Roller.
- Operate forklift.
- Front end loader.
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.
- Bobcats.
Type of industry experience:
- Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction.
- Residential construction.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Flexible hours. Morning. Day.