Operator (Heavy Equipment)

**JOB SUMMARY**

Responsible for operating heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, dump trucks, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper attachments in a safe and appropriate manner. Equipment is used to excavate, load or move dirt, gravel or other materials, and haul materials

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner in order to minimize risk of injury, property damage, and/or loss of life.
+ Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
+ Direct laborers as required as spotters, and other miscellaneous support
+ Clean equipment as may be required.
+ Report the need for maintenance or repairs.
+ Practice workplace safety.
+ May be required to read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
+ Perform other work on a limited basis as directed by supervisors, including laborer, carp...