Equipment Operator/Laborer

The Equipment Operator will maintain and operate excavating and loading equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates excavating and loading equipment and heavy machinery including excavators, dump trucks, skid loaders and backhoes.
• Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment.
• Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Consults digging plans, machine specifications, and safety procedures for specific tasks.
• Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals, and other markers.
• Transports materials around job site
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of excavation procedures and techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and read excavation plans.
• Ability to complete safety awareness training.
• Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of related experience desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to complete physically demanding work.
• Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Able to kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward spaces to repair equipment.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Branson, MO 65616: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20