Equipment Operator - Geostructural Division (must be willing to travel)

POSITION SUMMARYTo operate equipment safely and efficiently as assigned, while meeting production goals and quality standards while mentoring apprentices and operator techs, who are working with you, to grow in their roles and operating capabilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIESSafely operate equipment, without incident while maintaining daily inspection logs as well as daily preventative maintenance checksEfficiently / effectively operate equipment to increase engagement and decrease downtime, while properly communicating with the project Supervision on any issues that are encountered throughout the dayWork hand in hand with other team members to encourage their growth and the overall progress towards the daily, weekly, monthly and overall project goalsUnderstand how to utilize the assigned technology to operate more efficiently, reduce cycle times as well as overall grading durations and insure proper drainage at all timesCapable of understanding soil and compaction requirements and communicating with the project Supervision what is being experienced in the field related to soil typesPerforms all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the safest possible manner, always ensuring that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.Education and/or Experience* High School Diploma/GED - Preferred* Vocational or technical training/work experience in grading/site development/construction - PreferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredRead and comprehend all civil plansSafely lead crews for quality and productionThe ability to work with and troubleshoot machine control systemsComplete the operator skills test for motorgraderImplementing work tasks within a work teamKnowledge of soil conditions and earthmovingMeasuring and calculatingProblem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance reasoningCommunicating with supervisor and team membersImplementing site safety and work-task plansRecognizing and correcting job site hazardsMaking judgments and decisions at task levelListening, speaking, reading and writing at a basic levelThinking logically and criticallySeeing and interpreting details close-up and far awayFocusing consistently on Safety, Quality, Production, and InnovationManual dexterityMechanical reasoningWorking ConditionsOutdoors - frequentlyIndoors - rarelyLoud noise - frequentlyTemperatures - seasonalWalking and riding on uneven terrain - frequentlyPersonal Protective Equipment - at all timesMulti-activity worksites - frequentlyTraveling/out of town - frequently40 to 60-hour work week - frequentlyCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid driver's license - preferredOSHA 10-Hour Certification - Required; training provided by Wayne BrothersFirst Aid/CPR - desirableAll-terrain material handler certification -desirableAerial lift certification - desirableWB Craft Training and certifications through Level I (Grading) - preferredTrenching/excavation certification - preferredPhysical DemandsLifting, carrying or moving up to 25 poundsFrequent steering, riding, bouncingSitting for long periods of time on heavy equipmentFocus concentration, attention to detailWayne Brothers Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.