Excavator Operator For Grading Operations

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Excavator Operator for Grading Operations: Team member is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of Excavators for the purposes of earth-moving operations

Core Principles:

• Live and work by the "Golden Rule": do unto others as you would have them do unto you

• Safety for you and your team members is the cornerstone of every decision

• Take responsibility for your actions and decisions

• Always act in a way that reflects positively on both you and the Company

• Be an effective and motivated team member by not only working towards Company goals, but personal and professional goals as well

Core Competencies:

• Effective communication skills; must be able to understand and speak English

• Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

• Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper techniques of Excavator operation for grading operations

• Be punctual, dependable, and professional at all times

• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability, and safety in mind

• Lead by example

• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present

• Arrive at work prior to designated work start time

• Attend daily safety and project coordination meeting

• Proficient in safe operation of CAT Excavators (CAT 345, 346, 349)

• Check fluid levels daily before use

• Use correct lifting devices to maintain safety for all team members within the equipment radius

• Unload delivered construction materials

• Assist in locating existing utilities to avoid damage

• Ensure equipment stays in clean working order and report any issues to Pipe/Grade Foreman

• Restore post construction work to original condition or better

• Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities

• Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification (Preferred not required):

• OSHA Training

• MSHA Part 46 Training

• Trenching and Shoring Competent Person

• Rigging

• First Aid/CPR

Benefits:

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 401K

• Short- and long-term disability

• Team Member Referral Program

• Life insurance

• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)

• Direct Deposit

Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer