Operator Heavy Equipment 1

Qualification Highlights 

• Must have 2+ years of experience as a Dirt Equipment Operator in heavy industrial construction

• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements. 

• May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check. 

• Must have all required tools. 

• Must have reliable transportation. 

Position Responsibilities 

• Will operate various construction equipment to move earth in a precision process. 

• Will inspect equipment. 

• Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment. 

• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations. 

• Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations. 

• Will assist in other job site related tasks as assigned while not operating. 

Required Qualifications 

• Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, and graders. 

• Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment. 

• Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types. 

• Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation. 

• Must be able to follow instructions correctly. 

• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork. 

• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations. 

• Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification. 

Preferred Additional Qualification 

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee. 

• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc. 

• Valid Driver’s License. 

Reporting to:

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. 
• Will talk and hear to communicate. 
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. 
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots. 

ZACHRYprovides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.