What You Will Do As a Heavy Equipment Operator placed through Turner Staffing Group, you will support production and site operations by safely operating mobile equipment and performing surface maintenance activities. Responsibilities include: + Operating heavy equipment to support production activities such as dewatering, material delivery, berm maintenance, and surface upkeep + Operating equipment that may include haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders + Assisting with the training and mentoring of other equipment operators as needed + Maintaining awareness of changes within assigned work areas and identifying potential hazards + Following required operating and safety procedures, including start-up and shutdown, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency and fire response, working around ground personnel, and Blue Stake requirements + Performing duties such as road construction, stockpile management, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching + Understanding equipment components and operating practices that minimize wear and prevent damage + Supporting operations through activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves + Completing pre-shift equipment inspections + Communicating effectively via computerized dispatch systems or two-way radio + Performing minor maintenance activities as required + Completing additional duties as assigned What You Bring + Minimum of six (6) months of mobile heavy equipment operating experience + Completion of required academic and practical competencies + Demonstrated ability to apply operating knowledge and skills in the field + Ability to pass written and/or practical assessments related to skills, knowledge, and safety, as required Preferred Qualifications + High school diploma or GED