Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be working at a plant operations facility. The Heavy Equipment Operator prepares organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes or relocates piles to ensure segregation of materials. Supplies production with a continuous supply of material. Monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use. Maintains equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snowblowers and other pieces of equipment.
Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by management and company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 1

Ability to work in a dusty, dirty environment.
Ability to work in all weather elements, including heat and cold.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
- Qualifications for the position
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- One or more years of experience using medium and/or heavy equipment.

Job summary 2

A Heavy Equipment Operator operates a wide variety of heavy equipments vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, commercial and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Operates heavy equipments in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records
- Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipments.
- Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle
- Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills 2

Experience: One (1) year of previous experience;
Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally;
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day;
- Normal setting for this job is: shop or field.

Job summary 3

A Heavy Equipment Operator aids in the construction of roads, dams, utilities, waterways and rock structures through the safe operation of construction machinery. Machine operations include moving dirt, grading, trenching and backfill, clearing land, placing rock, and using machine attachments.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Read and interpret grade stakes, boundary markers, utility locates, and basic plan drawings.
Safely operate various types of heavy equipment to excavate, grade, and transport materials according to the Operations and Maintenance manuals.
Maintain work area, jobsite and equipment in a neat, clean and organized manner.
Perform labor work when necessary including shoveling, raking and trenching.
Fuel and grease assigned equipment in accordance with the O&M manuals in the absence of the preventive maintenance mechanic.
- Inspect machines daily prior to operation for safety issues, fluid levels and wear and record results on daily inspection forms.
- Perform general maintenance of machinery and equipment including the cleaning of cab, windows, tracks and mirrors.
- Accurately report to the supervisor information such as productions, load counts, hours worked, service meter readings, and fluid levels.

Requirements & Skills 3

High School Diploma/GED.
Ability to communicate and take direction from supervisors regarding productions, safety, and best management practices.
Ability to communicate and understand specific safety and skills training. Ability to travel out of town for work.
- General construction safety knowledge.
- Working knowledge of safe equipment operation practices. Working knowledge of safe trenching and excavation practices.
- 3 year(s) preferred in heavy equipment operation.

Job summary 4

The Heavy Equipment Operator prepares organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes or relocates piles to ensure segregation of materials. Supplies production with a continuous supply of material. Monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snowblowers and other pieces of equipment.
Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by management and company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 4

Ability to work in a dusty, dirty environment.
Ability to work in all weather elements, including heat and cold.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
- Qualifications for the position
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- One or more years of experience using medium and/or heavy equipment.

Job summary 5

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment machinery. This position can be physically demanding at times and includes long seat hours. Some travel may be necessary, and you must have your own transportation. If you're a hard worker, love being outdoors, and enjoy a team atmosphere and camaraderie, this is the job for you!

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Operating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, blade and skid steer.
Operate routinely used tools and equipment.
Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required.
Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals.
- Ability to work without close supervision once directed on task.
- Obeys and follows all safety rules on the job site and encourages others to do the same.
- Maintains a good relationship with co-workers and works well with others to accomplish a task.

Requirements & Skills 5

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment machinery
Can be physically demanding at times and includes long seat hours
Some travel may be necessary, and you must have your own transportation

Job summary 6

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates a wide variety of heavy equipments vehicles that perform the spreading, compaction, and excavation of coal ash, dirt, and rock and other materials.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Operates heavy equipments in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records
- Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipments.
- Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 6

Job summary 7

Responsible for the proper handling of sand and gravel materials, and for the safe and proper care, operation, and maintenance of equipment assigned to the Heavy Equipment Operator.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Effectively operate all types of aggregate equipment including loaders, backhoes, blades, scrapers, and dozers according to manufacturer guidelines.
Load dump trucks, trailers, and pickups with the proper amount of requested material.
Maintain pit traffic flow by directing all internal and external traffic in such a way as to have a safe, efficient traffic flow.
Properly follow company, OSHA, and MSHA safety procedures and promote the company safety program.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
Perform general cleanup of equipment and yard.
- Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies and procedures.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary to include hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, boots, harnesses and other clothing as required.
- Perform other functions and duties as required or directed.

Requirements & Skills 7

Job summary 8

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our mining operations team. This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment, primarily for overburden removal operations and site preparation for rock drilling operations (e.g. clearing benches, constructing access roads and safety berms).

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Safely operates a wheel loader in an open pit surface mining environment to transport rock products from stockpiles to customer trucks and trailers.
Operates other heavy equipment in quarries as needed.
Completes daily inspection of equipment pre-and-post shift.
Performs general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Ensures sites are compliant with Mine Safety Health Administration regulations (berming, housekeeping, signage, etc.).
- Occasionally assists with rock crushing operations.
- All other duties necessary to satisfy job requirements.

Requirements & Skills 8

Minimum age 18.
Experience running wheel loaders and other heavy mobile equipment (excavators, dozers, etc.).
We will administer a pre-employment drug test and physical. For safety reasons, we have a zero tolerance drug policy, including marijuana use.
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and work on feet for long hours.
- Knowledgeable of MSHA regulations.
- Experience operating computers (minor interface with scale software is a part of this job).

Job summary 9

We are hiring Heavy Equipment Operators to assist with the mining, production, and loading of aggregate, sand and soil materials. Successful applicant will have 2 or more years of experience in mining and/or heavy equipment operations and must be highly reliable and safety focused.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Ensure that correct aggregate and soil products are continually placed in the correct areas.
May be responsible for feeding raw material into the plant in the proper amounts and at the proper speeds.
May be responsible for loading aggregate and soil materials into trucks ranging from small pick ups to large dump trucks without causing any damage to the vehicle.
- May be responsible for using heavy equipment to move material within the pit or maintain roads, berms and other pit structures.
- Continually participate in training per MSHA and company safety requirements.
- May be assigned special tasks as needed.

Requirements & Skills 9

Strong drive to continually maintain the upmost safety standards.
Must always be on high alert and observant of surroundings and potential safety hazards.
Strong understanding of safety standards and requirements in equipment operating and surface mining industries.
Highly dependable and reliable with a strong attendance record.
- Ability to communicate clearly on the company radio and in person.
- Ability to efficiently operate heavy equipment such loaders, bulldozers, excavators, etc.
- Stay calm and level headed under pressure, ability to problem solve and make quick decisions when necessary.

Job summary 10

We are presently looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations
Ensure proper operation of equipment by performing regular checks on their functionality
Provide preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operating properly
Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality
Perform minor repairs on equipment issues
- Report needs for larger repairs to the appropriate parties
- Abide by all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as all company safety procedures
- Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care and consideration

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