EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Handle operations, maintenance and repair of construction machinery on construction job sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment used for construction purposes such as screeds, cranes, bulldozers, loaders, compost mixers, excavators, etc.
• Build levels and excavate land surfaces using a variety of construction equipment.
• Clear construction areas of debris and other hazardous materials prior to beginning a project, and dispose of it properly.
• Transport waste to appropriate locations, if required.
• Ensure that heavy equipment that is to be used on a construction project is cleaned on a regular basis.
• Maintain and update inventory of supplies, material and equipment used in each project.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Make sure that heavy equipment is safe for use by performing constant checks.
• Ensure that all equipment is safely and securely stored at the end of each work day.
• Take instruction from supervisor for daily work tasks and provide feedback to supervisor on a daily basis.
• Ensure that work reports are prepared at the end of each day and handed over to the supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of safe construction work practices and procedures