What are the responsibilities and job description for the Excavator Operator for Grading Operations position at Sanford Contractors?
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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
Mission Statement:
To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.
Values:
As Sanford Contractors team members we are:
- Guided by the Golden Rule
- Accountable
- Relationship focused
- Prepared
- Driven
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
Experience and License Requirements
- CAT Excavator (345, 346, 349) (optional)
- Civil Construction (optional)
- General Construction (optional)
- MSHA Part 46 Training (optional)
- OSHA (optional)
- Rigging (optional)
- Trenching & Shoring Competent Person (optional)
