4665 - Operator Equip Apprentice 3

About the role

The Operator Equip Apprentice 3 position at Black & Veatch Family of Companies involves receiving classroom and on-the-job training for Construction Equipment Operators.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Work Habits
• Demonstrate positive working habits and work attendance
• Practice safety procedures including pre-task and planning and identifying hazards
• Demonstrate knowledge of performing Lock Out Tag Out and other safety requirements
• Use and Care Hand Tools, Power Tools, Equipment and Machinery
• Identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials
• Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to the appropriate locations
• Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required
• Operate Heavy-Duty Construction or Installation Equipment and Machinery
• Operate machinery such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes by properly using ignitions, throttles, switches, levers, and pedals to operate
• Properly use and position trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or other machinery to load and move dirt, rocks, materials, and equipment
• Load, secure, lift or hoist materials and equipment through proper hand and audio signals

Qualifications

• Codes, Standards, Plans, Drawings, and Schematics
• Review blueprints, plans, or diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences
• Properly use lift plans and schematics to accurately excavate, transport and/or place materials
• Document and record of use of materials and equipment, and any nonconformances
• Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, prior to beginning work
• Related Technical Instruction
• Skid Steers
• Scrapers
• Finishing and Grading
• Compaction Equipment
• Backhoes
• Dozers and Excavators
• Management Responsibilities
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
• Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional
• Use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• 1.5 – 2.25 years’ experience or 3001 – 4500 hours as an equipment operator
• Developing 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

Benefits

• Salary Plan
• Job Grade

Company Information

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