Equipment Operator

Company: Wayne Brothers Companies
Location: Savannah
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Job Description:

Position Title: Equipment OperatorLocation: Savannah, GASalary Interval: Salaried, Non ExemptPosition DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYTo operate equipment safely and efficiently as assigned, while meeting production goals and quality standards while mentoring apprentices and operator techs, who are working with you, to grow in their roles and operating capabilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIESSafely operate equipment, without incident while maintaining daily inspection logs as well as daily preventative maintenance checksEfficiently / effectively operate equipment to increase engagement and decrease downtime, while properly communicating with the project Supervision on any issues that are encountered throughout the dayWork hand in hand with other team members to encourage their growth and the overall progress towards the daily, weekly, monthly and overall project goalsUnderstand how to utilize the assigned technology to operate more efficiently, reduce cycle times as well as overall grading durations and insure proper drainage at all timesCapable of understanding soil and compaction requirements and communicating with the project Supervision what is being experienced in the field related to soil typesPerforms all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the safest possible manner, always ensuring that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.PM20Position RequirementsEducation and/or Experience High School Diploma/GED - Preferred Vocational or technical training/work experience in grading/site development/construction - Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredRead and comprehend all civil plansSafely lead crews for quality and productionThe ability to work with and troubleshoot machine control systems Complete the operator skills test for motorgrader Implementing work tasks within a work team Knowledge of soil conditions and earthmoving Measuring and calculating Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance reasoning Communicating with supervisor and team members Implementing site safety and work-task plans Recognizing and correcting job site hazards Making judgments and decisions at task level Listening, speaking, reading and writing at a basic level Thinking logically and critically Seeing and interpreting details close-up and far away Focusing consistently on Safety, Quality, Production, and Innovation Manual dexterity Mechanical reasoning Working Conditions Outdoors - frequently Indoors - rarely Loud noise - frequently Temperatures - seasonal Walking and riding on uneven terrain - frequently Personal Protective Equipment - at all times Multi-activity worksites - frequently Traveling/out of town - frequently 40 to 60-hour work week - frequently Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver's license - preferred OSHA 10-Hour Certification - Required; training provided by Wayne Brothers First Aid/CPR - desirable All-terrain material handler certification -desirable Aerial lift certification - desirable WB Craft Training and certifications through Level I (Grading) - preferred Trenching/excavation certification - preferred Physical Demands Lifting, carrying or moving up to 25 pounds Frequent steering, riding, bouncing Sitting for long periods of time on heavy equipment Focus concentration, attention to detail Equal Opportunity EmployerWayne Brothers Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy. PI135602783

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