Heavy Equipment Operator

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By performing their job duties, a Heavy Equipment Operator allows work to get done on jobsites that otherwise couldn’t be completed. They contribute to the success of road maintenance and construction projects by driving equipment. The inspection and maintenance tasks performed by Heavy Equipment Operators helps ensure worksite safety for the operator and the rest of your team. As a result, their actions may cut down on work time lost due to accidents and reduce your company’s exposure to legal liability. In addition, their cleaning and maintenance duties may help extend the life of machinery and reduce the need for emergency repairs and replacements.

What does a Heavy Equipment Operator do?

A Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to complete assigned tasks safely and accurately using construction equipment.

Responsibilities

A Heavy Equipment Operator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Heavy Equipment Operator should be able to execute:

Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it
Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order
Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site
Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly
Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their Supervisor if maintenance is past due
Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used

Required Skills

A competitive Heavy Equipment Operator will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Knowledge of safety protocols and the procedures used to control heavy equipment
Coordination to use all the controls on pieces of equipment
Possessing enough strength to operate the controls on heavy equipment
Ability to remain stationary in the seat or operating area of the equipment for prolonged periods
Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment
Strong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite

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