Temporary Opex Machine Operator Jobs in Colorado

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible to for operating/driving heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of equipment. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as required by law. This position may also be involved in miscellaneous physical labor tasks depending on the job.

The Heavy Equipment Operator must deal with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and levels and quality of service. The Heavy Equipment Operator must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner and report any complaints to your immediate supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Work well with all co-workers, residents and customers
• Follow direction of Foreman/Supervisor as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Advise the Foreman/Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Participate in routine maintenance
• Practice workplace safety
• Maintain inventory
• Ensure access to houses, water supply and waste sites
• Maintain easements
• Perform pre-winter, winter, spring and summer maintenance on roads
• Use equipment to level roads and ensure proper drainage
• Operating equipment safely and efficiently by following proper loading and unload procedures

Qualifications & Specialized Training requirements

Knowledge

• knowledge of truck and equipment safety
• knowledge of water, sewer and truck operation
• knowledge of operation of front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, excavators, snow blowers and other pieces of heavy equipment
• knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
• knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques
• knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• knowledge of record keeping system
• knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures
• knowledge of standard labor requirements of excavating process

Skills

• ability to operate single axle trucks in a safe and responsible manner

• ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• client service and public interaction skills
• team building
• analytical and problem solving skills
• decision making skills
• effective verbal and listening communications skills
• ability maintain daily records as necessary
• stress management skills
• time management skills

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct reports.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
Position can be a physically strenuous and demanding job. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, manual dexterity for handling large machines and small components/tools; ability to lift heavy objects; visual acuity for inspection and repair of systems and equipment. Must be able to work in all weather and be prepared to work in both extreme heat and cold. Able to climb and work from a ladder. Position involves on-site activity in construction situations, including walking and navigating through job sites and unusual conditions, moving and positioning loads up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders and moving on temporary structures. Necessary precautions must be taken to wear appropriate PPE. Ground travel will be required.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day. Travel is expected and mandatory. Travel to other Regions/District and state may be required as projects are determined and assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Attendance is an imperative job function.
• Drivers license and a clean MVR is a requirement of the position.

Impact MHC Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, or physical or mental disability. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).