Equipment Operator, Dozer

Company: Brad Cole Construction
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Division/Department: Construction
Reports to: Leadman/Foreman/Superintendent
Job Code:
Job Classification: Hourly
Updated: 11-5-2018

Brad Cole Construction Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

BASIC FUNCTION
Equipment operators will work under the direct supervision of the jobsite foreman, superintendent, and project manager. The equipment operator is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and effective manner. Equipment under this job description may include but not limited to: trucks, excavators, dozers, scrapers, compactors, and tractors.

RESPONSIBILITIES & GENERAL JOB DUTIES:
--- Operate equipment effectively and within the equipment's operating capabilities to ensure deadlines of job are met.
--- Perform daily equipment inspections and operator preventive maintenance checks.
--- Report any malfunctions of equipment or problems to immediate supervisor.
--- Maintain cleanliness inside cab of equipment and windows.
--- Ensure equipment is properly shut down and stored at the end of the shift.
--- Maintain accurate logs and records
--- Adhere to corporate safety policies and procedures at all times.
--- Operate equipment in a safe manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
--- Wear all company required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
--- Wear seatbelts in all pieces of equipment at all times with no exceptions.
--- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
--- This position requires working in the internal and external environment.
--- This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and/or weekends may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
--- Must successfully pass written test on equipment and functionality and competency tests
--- Must be able to wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment including at a minimum: steel toed boots, safety vest, hard hat, eye protection, and hearing protection.
--- Must possess knowledge of equipment and workplace safety.
--- Must demonstrate skills in communications and teamwork.
--- Must be able to lift, pull and manage heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.
--- Must be able to work outdoors in exposure to extreme heat and cold.
--- Must be able to take company required precautions to be protected from irritants due to possible exposure to eye, nose and skin irritants
--- Stress level may be increased due to schedule of work and demands of completing task safety and on time.
--- Must be able to climb ladders and climb up to and into cabs on heavy equipment.
--- Must be able to walk over uneven and broken ground.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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