04/27/2022
Harger Utility Contractors Inc. is in search of heavy equipment operators to join our team. The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of construction equipment and trucks, for active job sites.
Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as backhoe, dump truck, snowplow, road grader, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers and bulldozer.
Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, skid steer or front-end loader.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards.
Occasional Labor work required when machine work is not needed for assisting utility crews.
Must be able to work/stay out of town as needed for projects
Competencies
Mechanically inclined.
Time Management.
Thoroughness.
Customer/Client Focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Travel
Travel to various worksites is required. Out of town stays are required.