• Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes. Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
• Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads. Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
• Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse. Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth. Handle slides, mud, or pit cleanings or maintenance.
• Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads. Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
• Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers. Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.

• Drive machines to work sites. Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.

• **Experience Preferred but company is willing to train qualified candidates

• Minimum Age- 19
• High School Diploma
• Pay Depending on Experience
• 48-60 Hours Weekly
• Ability to handle all job duties to include: lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, etc.**

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