Duties and Responsibilities of a Heavy Equipment Operator

• Provide support to successful completion of construction and engineering work
• Operate heavy equipment and other related equipment
• Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property.
• Ensure and manage the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way.
• Perform periodical safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Perform minor repair works during functioning problems
• Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance
• Drive and control the equipment
• Perform road work, excavation work, lifting work, etc.
• Respond to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination with them
• Maintain proper coordination and cooperation with the road and transport system while driving/working, so that the normal activities are not disrupted.
• Operate the equipment manually and also through the use of electronic or technical methods of operation.
• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, and work site or traffic laws.
• Maintain a database in the computer to record daily activities, inventory chart, etc.
• Report to the senior operation manager
• Perform other duties, as and when assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Must have physical ability to stand strenuous and dangerous work environmental
• Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate and interact both verbally and written
• A keen eye to details, good decision making skills and coordination
• Manage to handle emergency situations, work pressure and stress
• Ability to complete work projects on time and in an effective manner
• Possess a deep analytical understanding and problem solving skills
• Devoted in following code of ethics
• Can work independently with minimum supervision
• Good relationship building ability
• Flexible to work during odd hours
• Unafraid of heights

HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Hamilton Construction, LLC not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Hamilton Construction, LLC will take affirmative action to ensure that the EEO Policy is implemented, with regard to: advertising, application procedures, compensation, demotion, employment, fringe benefits, job assignment, job classification, layoff, leave, promotion, recruitment, rehire, social activities, training, termination, transfer, upgrade, and working conditions.

Hamilton Construction, LLC will continue to make it understood by the employment entities with which it deals, and in employment opportunity announcements that the foregoing is company policy and all employment decisions are based on individual merit only.

It is the policy of Hamilton Construction, LLC to ensure and maintain a working environment free of coercion, harassment, and intimidation at all job sites, and in all facilities at which employees are assigned to work. Any violation of the policy should be immediately reported to your supervisor or the company EEO Officer.

Hamilton Construction, LLC

2.5 Mile Klondike Hwy.

PO Box 648

Skagway, Alaska  99840

Voice – (907) 983-2702 and Fax – (907) 983-3865