Senior Equipment Operator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: DOE

Job Title:
Senior Equipment Operator

Supervisor: Project Manager Sand & Gravel

Wage: DOE

Status: Full Time

Opens: July 28, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, backhoe, excavators, compactors, water trucks, and other pieces of equipment.

Duties

1. Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
2. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
3. Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
4. Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
5. Advise the Project Manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
6. Practice workplace safety
7. Spotting for equipment operators
8. Manual labor as instructed
9. Support other project team members as required
10. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be certified to operate heavy equipment
• Must be over 21 years of and have at least 10 years of heavy equipment operation experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have minimum OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification
• Must be dependable
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions of supervisor
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be insurable through tribal insurance
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screening

Indian Preference Per Section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended