What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at KOURY CORPORATION?
Heavy Equipment Operator:
A heavy equipment operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining large construction machinery like excavators, bulldozers, front-end loaders, graders, and dump trucks, performing tasks such as digging, loading, grading, and transporting materials on construction sites, while adhering to safety regulations and performing routine maintenance checks on the equipment.
- Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it.
- Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good order.
- Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site
- Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly.
- Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their supervisor if maintenance is past due.
- Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used.
- Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste.
- Completing minor repair work as needed.
- Effective operation and maintenance of medium and heavy equipment.
- Proper lifting and rigging methods and construction operations.
- Traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of effective precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents.
- Hazards involved in the use of heavy equipment and of the safety precautions to be taken.
- Construction terminology and utility/Infrastructure installation.
Skills:
- Written and oral communications skills.
- Operation of heavy construction equipment.
- Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from a standard high school or GED; one (1) year experience in the operation of automotive and heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Valid commercial driver license.
