Equipment Operator

- Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints or drawings

- Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job

- Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques

- Select and safely use appropriate equipment for the job which may include (but not limited to) graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, manlifts, forklifts, track hoe, backhoe, skid steer.

- Demonstrate ability to accurately read load charts

- Identify functions, operating characteristics and limitation of various pieces of heavy equipment

- Demonstrate ability to recognize and effectively communicate machinery maintenance problems

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in appropriate procedures required when performing activities near utility lines

- Demonstrate ability to assure adequate site preparation for various types of equipment and tasks

- Demonstrate ability to consistently obtain correct load weight and load placement information prior to performing any lifts or activities

- Demonstrate ability to safely move equipment from one location to another

- Demonstrate appropriate procedures in shutting down and securing equipment when it is unattended

- Identify and recognize the functions of control of various types of heavy equipment

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in appropriate procedures necessary when performing earth work in the presence of underground lines

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in identifying various soil types

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in correct excavation procedures

- Experience working as an equipment operator