Job Description

Equipment Operator/Water Truck Driver (CDL Required)

JOB LOCATION: New Bern, NC

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, rubber tire backhoes or trackhoes, and hydraulic excavators to excavate, move, and grade earth. Will perform minor repairs and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. With minimal direct supervision, will operate a water truck, with a capacity of at least 26,001 GVW, on public streets and highways as well as construction sites to transport and deliver construction material or equipment to job sites. May be required to load and unload trucks. Must have valid CDL Class A or B North Carolina Driver's license, and any applicable endorsements, and pass and maintain NCDOT physical requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, power cranes, shovels, or related equipment.
2. Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers, switches, and pedals to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
3. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
4. Operate machinery to spread, smooth, level, mill, stone, concrete, or asphalt on roadbeds or other job sites as needed.
5. Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
6. Observe grade in order to adjust machine settings to correct uneven areas such as high or low areas where materials may need to be added or cut.
7. Conduct documented pre-shift inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects in accordance with company TPR standards.
8. Climb on, over and around a company vehicle in order to perform Pre Trip and Post Trip vehicle inspections as well as to secure loads.
9. Lift truck hoods, product or equipment and tools necessary to perform inspection, repair, loading and unloading of trucks.
10. Wash trucks, clean truck cabs, climb up and down truck washing facilities.
11. Operate the vehicle in a safe, lawful and courteous manner at all times.
12. Keep vehicle, cab interior and exterior clean free from debris and loose objects.
13. Read road signs and follow written or verbal directions.
14. Maintain contact with appropriate managers by radio, GPS or telephone to inform them of delays, problems, or unusual situations.
15. Align machines, cutter heads, buckets, or depth gauge markers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
16. Coordinate machine actions with other activities or trucks by positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
17. Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools. Conduct pre- shift inspections and report any concerns or malfunctions to supervisors.
18. Learn and follow safety regulations and be held responsible for at-fault accidents.
19. Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
20. Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures as well as any other regulatory authority (i.e., OSHA, MSHA, etc.)
21. From time to time will perform general labor duties such as shoveling, raking, climbing inclines, as well as lifting, carrying, and loading materials on even terrain.
22. Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.
23. Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers, including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year.
24. Must have regular and predictable attendance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• CDL Class A or B

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' operating experience
• Minimum of 1 year CDL driving experience preferred but not required
• Experience on multiple machines a plus
• Must have a good work ethic and work as a team player; including operating different types of equipment and general labor work if needed.
• Must pass back ground check to get on base, airports and ports.

Physical Demands:

Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (up to 80 pounds). If a position specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are required.

Physical Activity:

Position requires the ability to continuously work around any or all the following: noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment is normally required for the position. Position requires the ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

EOE. Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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