Equipment operator

Job Description

Salary: $27.50- $35.00 an hour DOE

Qualifications

2-3 year or more experience in operating logging or heavy equipment

Maintain effective working relationship with co-workers

Maintain certification and qualification to work within the minimum approach distance of energized power lines

Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs or more

Must be able to work outdoors in varying environments and weather conditions

Competent in required job skills and knowledge

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

Meet productivity standards, complete work in timely manner

Prioritize and plan work activities

Observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly

Consistently be at work and on time

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Must possess valid drivers license and be able to be insured by companys vehicle insurance policy. Must have experience driving and backing up trailers.

Must read, write, speak English to be able to clearly communicate with crews and crane operators.

Responsibilities

Safely operate heavy equipment performing harvesting, tree removal, earth work and debris clean up

Operate an excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader, wheel loader with grapple or log fork, track skid loader, logging harvester, chipper, grapple skidder, log loader, chipper, skid steer, masticator, feller buncher, and spider lift

Run equipment to company and manufacturers standards

Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws

Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver equipment

Function in a strenuous and dangerous work environment in varying terrains and environmental conditions

Complete work projects on time and in an effective manner

Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs

Fuel and service equipment as required

Inform and advise management or repair technician for major repairs or maintenance

Perform daily inspections and maintenance evaluations/checks on all equipment before and after use

Perform loading and unloading of heavy equipment

If qualified, maybe required to transport equipment

Understand and perform various daily and weekly assignments from oral or written communication

Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly

Adhere to all company safety standards/policies and applicable OSHA regulations

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions