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.
Wat doet een Heavy Equipment Operator?
A Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to complete assigned tasks safely and accurately using construction equipment.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Heavy Equipment Operator moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Heavy Equipment Operator moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Heavy Equipment Operator zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Heavy Equipment Operator, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
