Equipment Operator A - Grading

Company: Landmark Construction
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Position Title: Equipment Operator A - Grading Location: North Charleston, SC Job Category: GRADING_FIELD_HIRE Date Posted: 09/19/2022Salary Interval: HOURLY FULL TIMEApplication Instructions HIRING RANGE IS $21.00 - $26.00This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not guarantee that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete, accurate and legible manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.Successfully completed applications will be passed on the the appropriate hiring manager(s) for review. Position Description This job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from the employees day-to-day performance.Safety of employees should be considered your number one priority every dayPosition reports to Project ForemanProject Foreman sets the working hoursThis position is classified as hourlyCPR, First Aid, OSHA 30-Hour Safety, LSC Basic Orientation Plus (BOP) and Site Specific training (as applicable), Flagger and Confined Space Entry Training may be requestedSuccessful pre-employment background check for LMC and all military bases is requiredSuccessful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required10-Year DMV Report required for driving company vehicles (as applicable) as per LMC and insurance guidelinesTWIC card for special projects may be requestedAbility to pass test for heavy equipment operation of one or more of the following: skid-steer, mini-excavator, front-end loader, backhoe, roller, off-road truck, water truck, dozer, excavator, motor grader, rover, GPS, and other pieces of equipmentPM22 Position Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities--- Safetyo Support and comply with company Health, Safety & Environmental Program, Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, and Harassment Free Work Environment Programo Set yourself as an example and practice workplace safety; use all personal protective equipment required for the jobo Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of lifeo Inspect the worksite daily to insure a safe work environmento Identify possible hazards with work tasks, tools, and work area - both above and below groundo Confirm that all underground utilities have been located each dayo Report all accidents and incidents to project foreman and superintendent (regardless of how minor) as soon as possibleo Responsible for accessible, clean & organized work site--- Equipment Operationo Ability to operate excavator wello Ability to operate bulldozer wello Ability to operate motor grader well (N/A for pipe crew operators)o Ability to operate support equipment well (including front end loader, rubber tire backhoe, mini-excavator, skid steer, off road truck, roller, etc.)o Knowledge of GPS equipment including machine control & GPS rovero Operates equipment efficiently - meets or exceeds bid production--- Equipment Managemento Perform preventive equipment maintenance (including greasing, checking & maintaining oil/fluid levels, filters, etc.)o Responsible for equipment cleanliness (tracks, cabs, windows, etc.)o Perform daily equipment inspections thoroughly and accurately and document with daily equipment inspection formso Properly secure equipment each day (windows & doors closed and locked, equipment parked in safe and secure location, etc.)o Maximize equipment utilizationo Promptly report equipment problems to project foreman or superintendent--- Budget Managemento Thorough knowledge of projects plans and specificationso Thorough knowledge of scope of work, set up, quantities, and bid productiono Closely monitors daily quantities of completed worko Recognize scope changes and notifies project foreman/superintendent--- Project Planning and Coordinationo Work with engineers, owners, or sub-contractors to accomplish taskso Plan project work with project foreman, superintendent, and/or utility superintendento Schedule project work with project foreman, superintendent, and/or utility superintendento Perform quality work on projectso Notify project foreman of project field problemso Order and track material deliveries and coordinate subcontractorso Request inspectionso Receive materials, inventories, store safely. Be accountable for inventoryo Request utility locationso Coordinate layout & stakingo Plan one to two days' work in detail with back-up plano Plan one week ahead in lesser detail (needs, services, repairs)--- Labor Managemento Ability to work independentlyo Communicates and directs support crewo Assume responsibility and maintain productivity of craft employeeso Document safety/maintenance problems and notify Site-Foreman / Superintendento Actively takes initiative to train otherso Share experience and knowledge with support crew--- Communicationo Communicate openly with project foreman, superintendent, and/or utility superintendento Communicate well with owners, engineers, inspectors, and other external customerso Deal effectively with conflicts with crew members as well as all internal and external customers--- Leadershipo Exhibit leadership qualities and set an example for other crew members to followo Ability to communicate and work well with otherso Take ownership of project; take charge, make good decisions, avoid excuseso Motivate employees in a positive manor; lead by example; hold employees accountable--- Customer Serviceo Present a professional appearance and demeanor--- Personal Attributeso Has positive attitude, puts company goals first, is a team playero Honesty and integrity--- Maintenance Levelo Works independentlyo Requires minimal support or assistance from project foreman, superintendent, and/or utility superintendent--- Time Managemento Prioritizes well; spends time wisely; gets things doneo Attendance and punctuality is good; schedules time off in advanceQualifications and Standards--- Minimum Training and Experienceo Minimum 2 years of construction experience or combination of education and experience is preferredo Knowledge of principals, methods and standards of the designated trade's areao Experience in the use and methods of tools and equipment commonly employed with the tradeo Ability to read and understand plans and specificationso Performs work in accordance with standards and specifications--- Physical Requirementso Must be physically able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objectso Work involves sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of timeo Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to fifty pounds Equal Opportunity Employer Landmark Construction Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.PI195390465

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