Construction Equipment Operator
Core
Operate heavy, complex gasoline- and diesel-powered construction equipment such as bulldozers, track hoes, motor graders, and cranes with considerable independence to ensure safe and effective operations.
Role type
Construction Equipment Operator
Builds
Construction or maintenance projects, road/ditch/sewer line preparation, land clearing, and material handling
Domain
Construction / Heavy Equipment Operation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, safety standards compliance, preventative maintenance, basic repairs, work zone setup, utility line location, flagging
Preferred skills
Class A CDL and/or HAZMAT endorsement
Technologies
Heavy construction machinery (bulldozers, track hoes, motor graders, cranes, backhoes, loaders)
Responsibilities
Operate track-mounted and wheeled heavy equipment for excavation, backfilling, spreading, and scraping; prepare roads, ditches, and land; load, unload, lift, and place materials; perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs; promote safe work practices and set up traffic work zones; supervise staff by assigning work and monitoring progress