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Qualdoc · 3 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator

Candor, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.O.T. regulations.

Drives tractor-trailer to/from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported. Verifies transportation permits to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize loads/equipment are accurate.

Moves, stages, loads/unloads materials/equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust/transfer, and/or track maintenance/repair/new builds. Upon conclusion of assignment ensures that equipment/materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively participates in site clean-up.

Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment. Operates equipment in conformance with standard operational policies/procedures while following all safety rules/regulations. Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during derailments. Performs equipment operations with awareness to surroundings and co-workers so as to avoid dangerous situations.

Operates equipment (cranes, backhoes, grapple truck, dump truck, excavators, etc.) in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance/repair, grading or other work in preparation for railroad construction and related activities.

Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.

Continuously monitors equipment/vehicles to minimize down town and to ensure operational readiness.

Perform and document minor service on equipment/vehicles, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager/Foreman for repair.

Participates in disassembly/loading of cranes and other equipment as necessary at the end of job assignment.

Upon return to home base restocks vehicles/equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work. Sorts scrap materials placing same in designated locations.

Flexible/work-ready to perform tasks for other departments/divisions as may be required to meet business needs and customer expectations.

Follows all required safety policies and procedures.

Maintains vehicles/equipment and work area ensuring that they are cleared of debris/trash, tools and equipment are organized and that the work area/vehicle/equipment present the level of quality and craftsmanship expected.

Qualification

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Required

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with good driving record

Experience in construction labor or a similar role with physical labor requirements

Must pass qualification tests as required (training/ safety programs)

Be available 24/7 availability in order to respond to emergency calls for service, including weekends and holidays

Preferred

3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment including: backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, grapple truck, rail-bound equipment, tractor and skid-steer loaders; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Experience running cranes and excavators are highly prioritized

Pre-Employment drug screen

Background check