Heavy Equipment Operator, Electrical
Blue Ridge PowerCleveland, North Carolina
Full Time
Posted January 13, 2025
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Job Description
The Heavy Civil Operator position at Blue Ridge Power involves safely operating heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and haul trucks for civil construction projects, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and performing maintenance on equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and haul trucks safely.
- Comply with safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications for civil and erosion control work.
- Perform maintenance and inspections on equipment.
- Maintain company vehicles and tools in good working order.
- Communicate equipment issues effectively.
- Perform necessary maintenance and housekeeping on construction sites.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- 2 years experience operating either bulldozers, excavators, haul trucks, or a combination of the mentioned equipment.
- Ability to perform all assigned tasks in a safe and effective manner.
- Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
- Must demonstrate BRP employee competencies Grit, Collaboration, Ownership, Creativity.
- Must be able to properly grease, fuel and maintain equipment they are operating.
- Must be able to communicate issues with equipment they are operating.
- Must be able to inspect equipment to ensure safe operations.
- Ability to understand and communicate information and work in a team environment.
- Maintains company vehicles and tools in good working order.
- Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
- This position involves Heavy Work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard ten (10) or twelve (12) hour day according to the schedule.
- Must always wear personnel protective equipment, i.e., Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses, ear protection, fire retardant clothing, as required and respirators when required.
- This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Benefits & Perks
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401k
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Training and Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Dog-Friendly Offices
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