Machine Operator (Excavator, Backhoe, Dumper, ETC.) at Efficacy Construction Company

Education & Training

• Minimum of SSCE.
• Degrees or courses from vocational schools in construction equipment operation and maintenance (as an add advantage).
• Heavy equipment operators must have a driver's license to work on the equipment.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a good machine and equipment in a construction background.
• Ideally at least 5 years’ experience working for a Machine Operator.

Competencies:

• Provide support to successful completion of construction and engineering work
• Operate all heavy equipment like cranes, earth movers, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and other related equipment.
• Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property.
• Perform periodical safety, maintenance or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Perform minor repair works during functioning problems
• Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance
• Perform road work, excavation work, lifting work, etc.
• Respond to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination with them
• Operate the equipment manually and also through the use of electronic or technical methods of operation.
• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws.
• Perform other duties, as and when assigned

Job Knowledge
A heavy equipment operator must possess knowledge to perform his/her job satisfactorily. The essential criteria must include the knowledge of:

• Heavy equipment operation
• Maintenance and repair of heavy and power-driven equipment
• New methods and techniques of operation and the parts of the equipment
• Workplace safety practices
• Both manual and electronic operations

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have physical ability to stand strenuous and dangerous work environmental
• Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate and interact both verbally and written
• A keen eye to details and good decision making skills
• Manage to handle emergency situations, work pressure and stress
• Ability to complete work projects on time and in an effective manner
• Possess a deep analytical understanding and problem solving skills
• Can work independently with minimum supervision
• Good relationship building ability
• Flexible to work during odd hours