Operates excavating and loading equipment and heavy machinery including power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, and backhoes.
Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment.
Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Consults digging plans, machine specifications, and safety procedures for specific tasks.
Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals, and other markers.
Transports materials around job sites, factories, or warehouses.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
