Description
Operates heavy and complex equipment, such as excavators or wheel loaders and yard tractors, in a safe and effective manner.
Examples of Duties
Safely and efficiently operates assigned equipment in loading, compacting solid waste. Depending on location of the assignment, may be required to do any of the following:
- Compact, load, move or transfer solid waste.
Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts, maintain basic fluid levels on assigned equipment. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.
Observes instruments and surroundings while vehicle is in motion.
Directs traffic entering and exiting the work area, using verbal commands and hand/arm signals.
Responsible for the proper use, loading, operation, and cleanliness of the equipment.
Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.
Performs routine clerical duties such as completing station logs, field and time reports and requisitions.
Loads trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
Participates in cleanup activities as directed.
Ensures that assigned tasks are done properly, safely, and in a timely manner.
Typical Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and three years in the operation of heavy construction equipment with at least one year as the primary operator of assigned equipment.
Supplemental Information
| JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator | ||
| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS | % OF TIME |
| Operate various types of heavy construction and/or earth moving equipment | Mental ability to read, writes, and comprehends general instructions, safety procedures, and reports. Driving skills. Ability to operate machinery in close working conditions requiring good eye/hand coordination. Perform maintenance checks and minor maintenance on equipment. Ability to use both hands and both feet to operate equipment pedals, levers, steering wheels, and buttons. Physical ability to sit and adapt to constant jerking motions from equipment for extensive periods of time (8 or 10 hour shifts, depending on work location). Ability to use provided three point support system(s) that enables a person to use simultaneously two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand while ascending, descending or moving about the machine/equipment. Reaching, extending hands and arms above shoulder and in any direction. | 70% |
| Perform minor/major maintenance/upkeep as required. | Manual dexterity to work with hand tools on equipment, surfaces and components. Mental ability to read, writes, and comprehends general instructions and safety procedures. | 20% |
| General cleaning | Physically able to hold and maneuver water hose discharges of 75 psi and lift up to 80 lbs. with assistance. | 10% |
| Remarks: Requires working in adverse climatic conditions (i.e., dust, odor, hot, cold, rain, snow). Requires wearing appropriate safety gear including safety steel shank boots. Ability to understand oral and written instructions to perform lock-out on equipment being worked on as per SPSA Safety Policy and Programs. Physical and mental capability to work in a confined area for extensive periods. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force at all times and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to climb, crouch, stoop, handle repetitive motion, walk, be focused, aware, and communicate. *Sufficient vision and hearing required to perform the essential functions of the job listed above* |