Directional Drilling Locator

Position Description: Equipment Operators control specialized machines used in construction, maintenance and operations. They may run excavators, loaders, cranes, pile drivers, graders and industrial trucks. While working with others, they often use hand signals or radios to coordinate movements.

Steady hands and feet are vital for moving the levers and controls of large machines around persons, sensitive materials and tight spaces. You may list mechanical skills in your heavy equipment operator job description, as maintenance-conscious individuals tend to take better care of machinery and are oftentimes more conscious of reading gauges and responding to warning signs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Practice safety in your every move, estimating weights and distances, being fully aware of your surroundings, doing your part to minimize hazards and reporting any injuries or damage immediately
• Create level surfaces, grade slopes to specifications, remove material and thoroughly fill voids using plans and/or a surveyor as guidance
• Load and unload construction materials, waste and other heavy objects from trucks and into dumpsters either manually or with the assistance of a machine
• Start each work day with an inspection of tires, controls, fuel and fluids to ensure reliable operation
• Report injuries and other accidents to their supervisor
• Change attachments, make adjustments, verify information and troubleshoot problems
• Participate in daily meetings with your supervisor and staff, maintaining constant communication throughout the work period
• Store and clean machinery at its designated location and complete work reports at the end of each working day
• Purchase and transport oil, gas, and replacement parts to the project site and assist with maintenance and repairs
• Provide suggestions to refine workflow and boost efficiency
• Other duties assign by supervisor