Equipment Operator - Nationwide

Join our talent pipeline and be the first to be notified when we have new projects! Position Summary To operate equipment safely and efficiently as assigned, while meeting production goals and quality standards while mentoring apprentices and operator techs, who are working with you, to grow in their roles and operating capabilities   Essential Functions Safely operate equipment, without incident while maintaining daily inspection logs as well as daily preventative maintenance checks Efficiently / effectively operate equipment to increase engagement and decrease downtime, while properly communicating with the project Supervision on any issues that are encountered throughout the day Work hand in hand with other team members to encourage their growth and the overall progress towards the daily, weekly, monthly and overall project goals Understand how to utilize the assigned technology to operate more efficiently, reduce cycle times as well as overall grading durations and insure proper drainage at all times Capable of understanding soil and compaction requirements and communicating with the project Supervision what is being experienced in the field related to soil types Performs all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the safest possible manner, always ensuring that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times. Required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards. Performs only procedures certified in. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as requested. Requirements Position Qualifications Read and comprehend all civil plans Safely lead crews for quality and production The ability to work with and troubleshoot machine control systems Complete the operator skills test for motorgrader Implementing work tasks within a work team Knowledge of soil conditions and earthmoving Measuring and calculating Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance reasoning Communicating with supervisor and team members Implementing site safety and work-task plans Recognizing and correcting job site hazards Making judgments and decisions at task level Listening, speaking, reading and writing at a basic level Thinking logically and critically Seeing and interpreting details close-up and far away Focusing consistently on Safety, Quality, Production, and Innovation Manual dexterity Mechanical reasoning Plan work and select proper tools. Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings. Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.