Heavy Equipment Operator II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment used in construction, excavation, and site development projects. This includes dozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, tracked machines, semi-trucks,  buckets, and diggers. The role requires a high level of skill, safety awareness, and a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

($26.24 an hour- $32.80 an hour)

• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, pressure digger, tensioner, pullers and tracked machines in a safe and efficient manner.  
• Drive and maneuver semi-trucks and other large vehicles to transport materials and equipment.  
• Perform digging, grading, and earth-moving tasks according to project specifications.  
• Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment to ensure operational readiness  
• Identify & Troubleshoot equipment issues and report to supervisor promptly.  
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation related to equipment use and maintenance.  
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures on job sites.  
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks.  
• Assist with loading/unloading equipment and materials as needed.  
• Performs any other related duties as required for the effective and efficient operation of the Construction Department.  
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.  
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.  

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

OSHA certification or other safety training. Experience with grading and site preparation. Mechanical aptitude for minor equipment repairs  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.   Highly repetitive, highly physical. Highly repetitive type work which requires the concentrated and non-diversified physical demands of the employee.   While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance, or crawl; occasionally required to push, pull, sit, taste or smell. Infrequently, the employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Equipment operation standards and maintain accurate logs for usage & maintenance

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and instructions.

Strong physical stamina and ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Must be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments.  

Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-scheduled working periods.   

During storm season, in and out of state storm recovery work is required.    

Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and at excessive heights.

Must have tools required to perform duties and be able to perform routine maintenance on crew vehicles.

Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Training.  

In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.