Heavy Equipment Operator

Esparza Staffing is currently searching for experienced Equipment Operators to join our growing team. This is a full time hourly position. Hours range between 40-50 +/- per week. All work performed will be on solar sites.

A Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to complete assigned tasks safely and accurately using construction equipment. Typical Heavy Equipment Operator job duties include:

• Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it

• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order

• Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site

• Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly

• Tracking scheduled maintenance of equipment and notifying their Supervisor if maintenance is past due

• Filling out performance records to report problems with equipment and track where and when it was used

• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste

• Completing minor repair work as needed

Requirements

Equipment Operator Candidates must possess the following:

• 2+ years experience
• Valid US Driver's license... Required
• Operator's certificate... Required
• Safe and efficient operation of the following, but not limited to: Excavator, Dozer, Roller, Off-Road truck, Skid Steer, Mini excavator
• Adherence to safety requirements and procedures
• Understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
• Perform maintenance checks
• Ability to identify and avoid overhead and underground hazards
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• OSHA card are a plus, but not mandatory
  

Equipment Operator Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically lift objects in weight up to 60 pounds
Climbing of ladders, stairs, and structures
Work at above grade and below grade elevation