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Heavy Equipment Operator
Duties and Responsibilities of a Heavy Equipment Operator;
-Provide support to successful completion of construction and engineering work.
-Operate all heavy equipment like cranes, earth movers, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and other related equipment.
-Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property.
-Ensure and manage the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way.
-Perform periodical safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
-Perform minor repair works during functioning problems.
-Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance.
-Drive and control the equipment.
-Perform road work, excavation work, lifting work, etc.
-Respond to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination and cooperation with the road and transport system while driving/working, so that the normal activities are not disrupted.
-Operate the equipment manually and also through the use of electronic or technical methods of operation.
-Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws.
-Maintain a database in the computer to record daily activities, inventory chart, etc.
-Report to the senior operation manager.
-Perform other duties, as and when assigned.
Requirements;
A heavy equipment operator must possess knowledge to perform his/her job satisfactorily. The essential criteria must include the knowledge of;
-Heavy equipment operation
-Maintenance and repair of heavy and power-driven equipment
-New methods and techniques of operation and the parts of the equipment
-Workplace safety practices
-Both manual and electronic operations
-Commercial Driver License
-OSHA-10 Card
Skills and Abilities;
-Must have physical ability to stand in a strenuous and dangerous work environment
-Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment
-Ability to work in teams
-Ability to communicate and interact both verbally and written
A keen eye to details and good decision-making skills
Manage to handle emergency situations, work pressure and stress
-Ability to complete work projects on time and in an effective manner
Possess a deep analytical understanding and problem-solving skills
Devoted in following code of ethics
-Can work independently with minimum supervision
-Good relationship building ability
-Flexible to work during odd hours
