1014 - Operator Equipment - Medium

About the role

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment (i.e. RT backhoe, Loader, Trencher, Track hoe, RT forklift, mini excavator, etc.) to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications
• Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; operate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material
• Adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms
• Perform light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines
• Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and document results on daily log
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
• Calculate slopes and grades of materials
• Have a working knowledge of Trenching and excavating requirements and regulations
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
• Understand and implement Red Tag procedures relating to equipment in a safe manner
• Must have in his/her possession an OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated
• Follow Load capacity charts and assure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and type
• Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property
• Coordinate with other crew members to ensure smooth operations
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
• Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
• Read, understand and apply Operating Manuals, plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
• Accurately fill out OCI's equipment and maintenance records and reports on a regular basis as required
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
• Inspect subordinates work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and industry standards
• Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed
• Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used
• Management Responsibilities: Preferred Qualifications include one or more of the following NCCER Certifications: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations, NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Site Layout

Requirements

• Multiple years of working experience as an equipment operator or a combination of experience and education and a strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts is required.
• Must have working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated.
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• One or more of the following NCCER Certifications: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations, NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Site Layout
• Multiple years of working experience as an equipment operator or a combination of experience and education and a strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts is required.
• Must have working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated.
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas
• See and hear naturally or with correction
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure
• Repeat movement
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions
• Work around hazardous equipment
• Work in cramped work spaces and get into awkward positions
• Work in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Work around hazardous equipment
• Work in safety sensitive positions

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, and a robust wellness program
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met
• A variety of additional benefits including a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union

Pay

Salary Plan EQU: Equipment Operations Job Grade 200

Schedule

To be determined