heavy equipment operator
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Work site environment:
Outdoors.
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.
- Operate computer controlled equipment.
- Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS).
- Complete onboard and other logs.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
- Prepare accident reports.
- Secure special attachments to equipment.
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
- Perform minor repairs to equipment.
- Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions.
Type of heavy equipment operated:
- Loader.
- Operate forklift.
- Bobcats.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Safety equipment.
- Hand tools.
Transportation/travel information:
Willing to travel.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding.
Own tools/equipment:
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Safety vest.
- Gloves.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.