[**Heavy Equipment Operators - Dozer/Excavator

　　[JOB LOCATION: Garner/Clayton, NC

　　[POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 4

　　[PRIMARY FUNCTION:[Operate one or several types of power construction equipment including but not limited to motor-graders, bulldozers, rubber tire backhoes or trackhoes, rollers, articulated dump truck drivers, front-end loaders or hydraulic excavators to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on roadbeds, parking lots, airport runways and taxiways. Will perform minor repairs and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

　　[ESSENTIAL DUTIES:[Heavy Highway Division - Heavy Equipment Operators - Dozer/Excavator[1.) Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, power cranes, shovels, or related equipment.[2.) Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers, switches, and pedals to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.[3.) 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.[4.) Operate machinery to spread, smooth, level, stone, concrete, or asphalt on roadbeds or other job sites as needed.[5.) Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.[6.) Observe grade in order to adjust machine settings to correct uneven areas such as high or low areas where materials may need to be added or cut.[7.) Conduct documented pre-shift inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects in accordance with company TPR standards.[8.) Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year.[9.) Align machines, cutter heads, buckets or depth gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.[10.) Coordinate machine actions with other activities or trucks by positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.[11.) Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools. Conduct pre-shift inspections and report any concerns or malfunctions to supervisors.[12.) Learn and follow safety regulations and be held responsible for at-fault accidents.[13.) Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.[14.) Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures as well as any other regulatory authority (i.e. OSHA, MSHA, etc.)[15.) Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.[16.) From time to time will perform general labor duties such as shoveling, raking, climbing inclines, as well as lifting, carrying, and loading materials on uneven terrain.[17.) Must have regular and predictable attendance.

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　　Must be a minimum of 21 years old.[Work Experience:]{calibri=""}

　　Minimum of2 years'previous operating experience is required.Must be experienced on multiple types of heavy equipment - bulldozer, trackhoe, excavator, motor grader and etc.Experience with Trimble GPS equipment is a plus.Previous NCDOT highway construction experience is helpful.[ Other:*]{calibri=""}

　　Must have good work ethic and be dependable.Must be able to work various hours as needed.Qualified candidate must be able to workdays, nights and weekends.Must be willing to work out of town if needed.[Heavy Physical Demands:[Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds). If a position specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are require]{calibri=""}]{calibri=""}