Equipment Operator, North Dakota

Position Summary

To operate equipment safely and efficiently 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 effectively 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 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 ensure 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 troubleshoot machine control systems

Complete the operator skills test for motor grader

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.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance