Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

General Summary of the Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments. Equipment is used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials. Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator reports to Remedial Project Manager and safely operates a variety of equipment utilized in the construction of roads, highways, parking lots, Clearing and Grubbing required to complete remediation of sites and excavation of contaminated soil consistent with standard environmental procedures, loading trucks proficiently.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

• Operate multiple types of heavy equipment of various sizes and weights able to establish required grades and cuts within acceptable tolerances
• Follow Daily Procedures & Protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor; clean equipment
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Control traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned
• Assist as laborers and/or technicians as requested by supervisors and foreman to expedite work as needed and aid personnel to operate the site in a safe manner
• Pass training in shoring and sloping as required by OSHA, safety requirements, Kemron SOPs and Military safety requirements
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to   the attention of the Foreman, Safety Director or HR Manager

Physical Work Activities and Exposure

• Equipment Operators must have good eyesight and better than average coordination in order to operate both hand and foot levers simultaneously. Operators must have good judgment in order to perform complicated tasks and must be able to work closely with other crafts without constant supervision. Skilled operators are constantly alert and observant of their surroundings.
• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, dust, asphalt, and/or hazardous material
• Will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• The noise level is usually loud
• Frequent sitting, talking or listening
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain
• Must pass required medical monitoring to work while using respiratory protection including Air Purifying Respirators, and supplied air respirators
• Understand and follow Kemron SOPs for specific task(s)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles. Ability to drive and operate the equipment under varying working conditions
• Working knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in environmental remediation and construction work
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
• Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work from construction specifications or blueprints
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Education, Training and Experience

• Requires five (5) years of experience in operating heavy equipment, two (2) of which must have been related to environmental construction
• Must have sufficient education to make appropriate arithmetic equations and complete written documentation; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics
• Requires 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste worker training
• Requires 8-hour refresher training as required by OSHA
• Certified first aid and CPR training preferred
• FEMA 100 200, 700 and 800 ICS training, as required on worksite

Special Requirements

• Must possess valid and appropriate state driver’s license with CDL endorsement with no active violations within the previous three years prior to employment and have good driving history approved by Kemron’s insurance carrier that qualifies employee to drive company vehicles
• Must understand and sign-off on Corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plan(s)
• Must have sloping and shoring training
• Must have Equipment Operator Safety Training

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.