Trackhoe Operator- Sloan Construction-Duncan, SC

Essential Duties

Must have a basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.
•    Must have skills to conduct an inspection checklist on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water.
•    Must keep equipment serviced, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.
•    Must have an understanding of control levers for movement of bucket.
•    Must have a priority for safety and welfare of workers in the trench during pipelaying operations.
•    Must have a basic knowledge of the different soil types.
•    Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to climb onto and up and down a vehicle several times a day.
Must be able to sit in a vehicle and operate it for several hours without stopping.
Must withstand vibration from truck, road, and job site conditions as well as noise from the truck engine, other equipment and other traffic.
Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform light manual duties, such as sweeping debris and rocks out of the truck bed or trailer, handle tarpaulins, tailgate chains, binders, and binding chains.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and taste and smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses.  Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.
 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
 

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**
**An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**
**Minorities and Females Strongly Encouraged to Apply**