Unger Excavating Ltd. (UE) reserves the right to amend unilaterally the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationship stated in this job description. Job descriptions will be reviewed with the current employee and their leadership on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy and knowledge of job expectations.
Summary
TheHeavy Duty Operator operates and maintains heavy machinery used in excavation projects, such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, and loaders. They are responsible for safely and efficiently performing tasks like digging, grading, trenching, and material handling to meet project specifications and deadlines. They report to the Site Supervisor and will execute these tasks to the highest quality standards in a professional, responsible, and timely manner, while contributing to positive morale, and customer satisfaction. They must possess a positive attitude with other team members and portray a professional business image.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned)
These are the most prominent functions, responsibilities, and aspects of the job:
1. Machinery Operation:
· Operate heavy-duty excavation equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, trenchers, and loaders.
· Perform excavation tasks, including digging, backfilling, grading, and material moving.
· Ensure precise and accurate operation to meet project requirements.
2. Safety and Compliance:
· Follow all safety protocols and operating procedures.
· Conduct pre-operation inspections to identify and report potential equipment issues.
· Adhere to local and federal safety and environmental regulations.
3. Equipment Maintenance:
· Perform routine maintenance, such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts, and cleaning machinery.
· Report and coordinate repairs for equipment malfunctions or damage.
· Keep detailed records of maintenance and inspections.
4. Site Coordination:
- Work closely with site supervisors, surveyors, and other crew members to execute excavation plans.
- Adjust operations based on site conditions and supervisor instructions.
- Monitor surroundings to prevent damage to utilities, structures, and other site elements.
5. Documentation and Reporting:
· Log daily activities, including hours of operation, materials moved, and project progress.
· Report any incidents, delays, or safety concerns to the site supervisor.
6. Efficiency and Productivity:
- Optimize machine performance to complete tasks within set timelines.
- Manage fuel consumption and minimize downtime by maintaining a steady workflow.
- Adapt to changing conditions and resolve on-site challenges promptly.
Ideal Thinking Style and Behavioral Traits needed to perform this role:
· Most effective in low-pressure environment but will pick up pace when necessary.
· Little need to have influence over others and, instead, is content to follow direction in an amicable environment.
· Comfortable working alone, but willing to collaborate with a team when necessary.
· Effective without direct management yet welcomes structure/supervision as needed.
· Demonstrates a positive attitude yet will express doubt on occasion.
· Balances timeliness and deliberation but is comfortable making quick decisions.
· Responds appropriately to the needs of others but strongly defends own opinion.
· Balance’s objective information and instincts to make decisions.
Working Conditions
· Full-time position, 50 hours per week, to be determined based on business needs.
· May involve extended hours, including weekends (but not typical).
· Primarily on-site at excavation locations with varying weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
· Must have physical stamina to operate machinery for extended periods.
· Must have the capacity to lift heavy tools or materials as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
These are required to perform the essential duties of the job:
· Valid Drivers License
Education and/or Experience
The following education and training are a guide for this job role and individual career development opportunities. Unger Excavating recognizes that education, training, and experience will vary with individuals and will be balanced with what is required within the departments’ skill/trade requirements to harmonize the team’s overall skillsets. Along with external education and training, Unger Excavating provides internal training specific to the job role, department, and corporate knowledge.
For this job role education and training could include:
· High school: Graduation diploma or general education degree (GED)
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
