As a Heavy Equipment Operator placed through Turner Staffing Group , you will support production and site operations by safely operating mobile equipment and performing surface maintenance activities. Responsibilities include:
Operating heavy equipment to support production activities such as dewatering, material delivery, berm maintenance, and surface upkeep
Operating equipment that may include haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders
Assisting with the training and mentoring of other equipment operators as needed
Maintaining awareness of changes within assigned work areas and identifying potential hazards
Following required operating and safety procedures, including start-up and shutdown, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency and fire response, working around ground personnel, and Blue Stake requirements
Performing duties such as road construction, stockpile management, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching
Understanding equipment components and operating practices that minimize wear and prevent damage
Supporting operations through activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves
Completing pre-shift equipment inspections
Communicating effectively via computerized dispatch systems or two-way radio
Performing minor maintenance activities as required
Completing additional duties as assigned
Minimum of six (6) months of mobile heavy equipment operating experience
Completion of required academic and practical competencies
Demonstrated ability to apply operating knowledge and skills in the field
Ability to pass written and/or practical assessments related to skills, knowledge, and safety, as required