1015 - Operator Equipment - Heavy 2

Oci - Ridgeland, MS

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Ridgeland, MS

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade materials according to project specifications. This role requires a strong understanding of equipment operation, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications.
• Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; operate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material.
• Perform light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines.
• Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment and perform daily inspections of equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Calculate slopes and grades of materials and have a working knowledge of trenching and excavating requirements and regulations.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
• Understand and implement Red Tag procedures relating to equipment in a safe manner.
• Follow load capacity charts and assure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and type.
• Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property.
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested, ensuring zero injuries.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions, identifying safety hazards and taking corrective action.

Requirements

• 3+ years or 6,000 hours of working experience as an equipment operator.
• Strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts.
• Working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated.
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice-to-haves

• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations certification
• NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction certification
• NCCER Rigger certification
• NCCER Site Layout certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday time
• Company matched 401k plan
• Vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services
• B&V Credit Union