Spider Excavator Operator

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Job Title: Spider Operator

Direct Reports: Spider assistant

Reports to: General Superintendent

Compensation Type: Hourly

Job Summary

The spider operator (SO) is the focal point of operations at Access Limited Construction. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations and General Superintendent, the spider operator is relied upon to complete each project safely and efficiently. We work all over the United States, and every job is different from the last. Working for Access Limited Construction is never dull, and we pride ourselves on being leaders in the Spider Excavation industry. 

The SO trainee will undergo an initial training period (typically three weeks) to ensure competent knowledge of spider functions and operations. After training graduation, an operator will be qualified to work in the field under supervision. The in-field training process will continue until the operator has been deemed competent in all the different processes that the Spider can perform. This job is labor-intensive and will demand the utmost attentiveness in safety, a strong drive for success, and the willingness to operate in a team setting. The goal of all Access Limited Construction employees should be to go home safe at the end of every day, provide the best quality product to our clients, and enjoy their job.

List of Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest level of safety on the job site including but not limited to wearing required PPE at all times, even when working alone
• Report accurately to supervisor on job progress, needs, and problems
• Be able to listen to instruction and correction
• Be able to problem solve and make small decisions quickly
• Be able to function as a one-person crew
• Express a willingness to learn and the ability to ask questions
• Have a team player attitude
• Be respectful and represent Dyer Corp in a professional manner
• Be able to communicate with clients on-site and pass information to the supervisor
• Work well under stressful situations
• As this is an ON-CALL position, must be available at all times for emergency response work (emergency response situations are rare but do happen)
• Dyer Corp is a 24/7 365-day operation.  At times you will be required to travel and or work Saturday, Sundays, and holidays.

Required Skills and Education

• Assess topography to find light environmental impact and safe travel path
• At least five years experience operating equipment, especially excavators (minimum of 5,000 hours in an excavator or equivalent skills)
• Feel comfortable in equipment on slopes with drastic elevation changes
• Needs to be able to set grades, layout footings, and perform simple math
• Needs to be knowledgeable on functionality and operation of standard job site equipment (loaders, excavators, dozers, and skid steers)
• Needs to be able to comprehend written and oral instruction
• Needs to be proficient at plan reading
• Must keep an inventory of job site tools and truck tools
• Oversees daily maintenance of equipment (greasing, fueling, inspections, cleaning, and basic repairs)
• Must anticipate material deliveries, orders, and job site needs
• Has a moderate level of mechanic skills
• Needs to be physically fit and able to hike long distances with weight
• Has no fear of heights
• Needs to have a good sense of direction and basic outdoors skills
• Needs to be able to keep extremely detailed records of time and equipment used on the job
• Needs to be able to keep extremely detailed records of daily job tasks completed
• Needs to be able to assess job site risks and dangers immediately
• Requires extensive experience operating tracked excavators on slopes and different materials such as rock, shale, scree, boulders, mud, and dirt

Additional Beneficial Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Construction management experience

• Experience running chainsaws
• SPRAT or IRATA certifications
• Equipment operating experience
• Grade setting experience
• Mechanic experience
• Drilling experience
• Spider excavator experience