Essential Job AccountabilitiesMoves hand and foot levers to control hydraulic shovel.Uses shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.Performs routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaningEducationHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experienceCertificationProper certification requiredWork ExperienceAppropriate training and experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorkers should be able to:Practice good safety habitsWork in dusty or dirty surroundingsFollow instructions and meet set standardsJudge distances and slopes accuratelyMake decisions based on verifiable standards.Physically, workers must be able to:Stoop, bend, and crouchUse hands, arms, and legs fullySee well (either naturally or with correction)Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
