Heavy Truck Driver

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage
  
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability understand equipment load charts and coordinate earth movement to standard of project
  
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
  

Experience & Education

• Three (3) years’ of experience operating earth moving equipment
  
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Equipment operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or verifiable military or civilian equipment operator training from construction field preferred
  
• Valid Driver’s License
  
• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
  

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled
  
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
  
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
  
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
  

• Operate earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life; equipment may include, but is not limited to: motor grader, frontend loader, backhoe, excavator, vibratory roller, water truck, ditch witch trencher, or bobcat skidsteer/tracksteer
  
• Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
  
• Interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment
  
• Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition
  
• Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures
  
• Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored
  
• Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned