Heavy Equipment Operator Job at J & J Worldwide Services in Ridgecrest

General Summary

Operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scrapper.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to excavate, load or move dirt, gravel or other materials
• Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans
• May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three year’s work experience operating heavy equipment
• Minimum of three year’s work experience operating cranes
• Able to perform tasks without supervision
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints and diagrams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to read, write, understand basic English

Work Environment

• Working conditions may be both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to extreme temperatures, noise, and inclement weather conditions and other conditions determined by the nature of the job. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft surfaces, cement structures and surfaces at variable heights.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.