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Equipment Operator

The duties of Equipment Operator include but are not limited to the following items and physical requirements.

 

Job Specific duties will include:

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  • Check equipment fluids daily.

  • Complete daily inspection reports.

  • Report any wear or damage to the equipment to the Foreman or Superintendent.

  • Operate equipment in a manner so no damage or harm is caused to the crew, materials, or existing improvements on the work site.

  • Excavator and bull dozer operators must be able to maintain grade with the assistance of others using lasers, levels, transits, string lines, or other methods.

  • Observe all safety precautions when working around existing utilities. 

 

General Job site duties will include:

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  • Prepare for work daily by setting out tools and equipment needed.

  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.

  • Return tools and equipment to their proper storage area at the end of each day.

  • Assist the crew in other activities if your specific job skills are not needed that day.

  • Report any damaged or lost tools and equipment to the Superintendent or Foremen.

 

Physical Requirements of 

Equipment Operator

 

Some of the physical requirement of this position include but are not limited to the ability to:
 

  • Sit - Constantly (67-100%)

  • Stand - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Walk - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Drive - Frequently (34 – 66%)

  • Lift 1 to 10 pounds - Constantly (67 – 100%)

  • Lift 11 to 20 pounds - Frequently (34 – 66%)

  • Lift 21 to 50 pounds - Frequently (34 – 66%)

  • Lift 51 to 100 pounds - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Lift over 100 pounds - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Push or pull 1 to 10 pounds - Constantly (67 – 100%)

  • Push or pull 11 to 20 pounds - Constantly (67 – 100%)

  • Push or pull 21 to 50 pounds - Frequently (34 – 66%)

  • Push or pull 51 to 100 pounds - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Push or pull over 100 pounds - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Climbing - Frequently (34 – 66%)

  • Balancing - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Stooping - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Kneeling - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Crouching - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Crawling - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Reaching above shoulders - Frequently (34 – 66%)

  • Reaching below waist - Frequently (34 – 66%)

  • Handling - Occasionally (0 – 33%)

  • Feeling - Frequently (34 – 67%)

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