Heavy Equipment Operator

• Operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, and loaders, to move materials, earth, and other heavy objects
• Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed
• Communicate regularly with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors regarding project schedules and deadlines
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and that safety procedures are followed at all times
• Identify and resolve issues arising during construction projects
• Provide on-the-job training to new operators as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, and loaders, to move materials, earth, and other heavy objects
• Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed
• Communicate regularly with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors to ensure that they are aware of project schedules and deadlines
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and that safety procedures are followed at all times
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Operate all equipment safely and appropriately to mitigate risk of injury and property damage
• Drive and control equipment to complete tasks at specified locations
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to prepare job sites for assigned equipment activities
• Monitor surroundings and maintain safe ground, slope, equipment, people, and structure distances
• Perform daily equipment pre-inspections and ongoing maintenance checks
• Address equipment issues and concerns with the assigned supervisor
• Load and unload equipment from transport vehicles
• Notify the assigned supervisor of maintenance needs
• Complete reports and paperwork related to equipment use
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate issues as appropriate
• Communicate through phone, radio, visible verbal, and nonverbal hand signals

• Operate a variety of street maintenance and utility heavy equipment
• Backfill, excavate, spread, and scrape construction or maintenance project areas
• Clean, clear, and prepare roads, ditches, sewer lines, and land
• Communicate with the public, supervisors, and subordinates regarding job duties
• Assign and review work tasks, facilitate training, and provide feedback as a lead worker
• Load, unload, lift, and place materials such as dirt, biosolids, pipes, and brush
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on heavy equipment
• Promote safe work practices and prevent accidents, injuries, and property or equipment damage
• Work with limited supervision and receive assignments from an immediate supervisor
• May supervise Laborers, Skilled Laborers, and Truck Drivers when the supervisor is not on site

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment
• Provide light maintenance and routine service to equipment
• Operate equipment and hand tools and lift heavy items up to 50 pounds
• Read underground utility locates and ensure safe digging practices
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment for the crew, public, customer, and Ledcor
• Assist with restoring job sites to their original state
• Build telecommunications networks while maintaining project quality
• Travel throughout Montana as needed