Heavy Equipment Operator

1 month ago


Anchorage, Alaska, United States Cruz Companies Full time
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
SOC Code:
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Department/Location: Deadhorse
Reports to: NS Operations Manager
Status: Full Time, Temporary
EEO-1: Craft Worker
Normal Work Hours and Days: Normal work schedules are 12-hour days, up to seven days a week. Days and hours vary based on project schedules, locations and workload. Mandatory overtime based on seasonal workload and remote work settings.
Approved by: Matt JonesRevised: 07/27/2023
EEO Statement:
Cruz Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**
Summary:
Responsible to safely operate and maintain equipment on construction (often remote) project sites.

Essential Functions:
  • Safely operate equipment on project site(s).
  • Aid in diagnosing equipment failures to ensure safety, cost efficiency and production.
  • Ensure and conduct minor maintenance of equipment, to include monitoring and maintaining appropriate fluid levels, fueling and greasing of equipment being operated.
  • Conduct manual labor, i.e., shoveling, using a chainsaw, as needed in order to complete project assignment.
  • Effectively work with other members of project team to produce contract/project requirements.
  • Maintain record keeping, to include load counts, equipment hours and production.
Other Tasks:
  • Assist in loading and unloading equipment from or to delivery truck.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.
  • Assist other shop and operations staff as requested .
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:
Minimum:
  • Experience with oilfield work and with rig movement.
  • Valid CDL
  • Medical Examiners Card
Preferred:
  • OSHA 10 hour training.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of and ability to safely and productively operate equipment used for heavy civil construction.
  • Knowledge of and ability to read and follow plans, specifications, sketches and grade/mapping control.
  • Knowledge of and ability maintain equipment and follow related procedures.
  • Ability to assess and troubleshoot equipment failure.
  • Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply first aid.
  • Ability to see and record written data and information.
  • Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
  • Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
  • Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Ability to wear protective clothing.
Physical Demands:

The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following:
Not Present = NP 34-66% of the work day = Frequent 1-10% of the work day = Rare 67-100% of the work day = Constant 11-33% of the work day = Occasional Sitting Constant Reaching Overhead Frequent Standing Frequent Reaching Straight Ahead Frequent Walking Frequent Reaching Downward Frequent Bending/Stooping Frequent Handling Frequent Crouching Frequent Fingering Occasionally Kneeling Frequent Feeling Occasionally Crawling Frequent Talking Frequent Climbing Frequent (Onto equipment) Hearing Occasionally Balancing Occasionally Twisting Frequent Operate Foot Controls Occasionally Twist of Wrist Frequent (Pounds) Constant Frequent Occasional Rare Lifting 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs. 100 lbs.
Working Conditions:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS 1. Exposure to Inclement Weather X Regularly exposed to inclement weather 2. Extreme Cold X Occasionally 3. Extreme Heat X Exposed to hot diesel engines and hoses while lubricating equipment. 4. Wet and/or Humid X Will experience Rain/Snow/Ice on location 5. Noise X Frequent noise from equipment. 6. Vibration X Occasional normal equipment vibration 7. Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.) X Possible diesel fumes. INHERENT HAZARDS CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS 8. Moving Mechanical Parts X Exposed to engine components and drive train/track. 9. Electric Shock X Generator sets. 10. High, Exposed Places X Crawling onto top of equipment to service it. 11. Radiant Energy NP 12. Explosives X Diesel fuel exposure. 13. Toxic or Caustic Chemicals X Petroleum distillates. 14. Other Risks X Aware of the potential hazards of working around equipment. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

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