4716 - Operator Equipment - Heavy

About the role

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material. Responsibilities include assembling and operating compressors and pumps, operating levers and pedals to control equipment, performing light maintenance, coordinating machine actions, loading and moving materials, checking fuel supplies, driving equipment, and performing daily inspections.

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.
• Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and document results on daily log.
• Cover slopes and grades of materials.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
• 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.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to co-workers’ suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.

Qualifications

• At least 1 years of experience as an equipment operator.
• A strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts.
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
• A commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations, NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Site Layout certifications.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of operating and rigging crafts.
• Ability to follow safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform light maintenance tasks.
• Ability to coordinate machine actions with other activities.
• Ability to load and move materials.
• Ability to check fuel supplies.
• Ability to drive and maneuver equipment.
• Ability to perform daily inspections.
• Ability to locate underground services.
• Ability to follow Load capacity charts.
• Ability to observe the travel of all loads.
• Ability to take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property.
• Ability to engage with work teams.
• Ability to identify safety hazards.
• Ability to respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
• Ability to follow established safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services.
• B&V Credit Union membership.

Pay

Salary Plan EQU: Equipment Operations Job Grade 200.

Schedule

Full-time position with a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Company

Bird Electric Enterprises is a part of Black & Veatch, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure. We believe in valuing diverse voices and perspectives to foster an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and deliver innovative and effective solutions for clients.