Craft - Operator

About the role

Responsible for safely and efficiently performing Civil/Electrical duties at the project site.

Responsibilities

• Follows OSHA safety and operating procedures of heavy and light equipment.
• Operates light/heavy equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Backhoe, loader, roller, and rock truck
  • Blade, excavator, dozer, forklift for crane erection
• Inspects incoming and outgoing loads, performs all pre-inspection checks, and monitors equipment during operation.
• Reports results from pre-inspections on equipment daily, including hours usage, fuel usage, deficiencies, and/or maintenance required.
• Performs work on various types of terrain (A/T and R/T), evaluating requirements for assigned work.
• Maintains job site and materials in an organized and efficient order.
• Maintains all mobile and stationary equipment by performing preventive maintenance, such as tightening, cleaning, greasing, and other minor maintenance and repairs.
• Notifies supervisor for refueling and management of any malfunctions that occur.
• Climbs into heavy equipment using attached ladders.
• Cleans interior cab area of equipment daily.
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as stated by OSHA.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Requirements

• Experience working in a construction field, with progressive experience levels:
  • Level I: 0-2 years experience with backhoe, loader, roller, and rock truck.
  • Level II: 0-3 years experience with blade, excavator, and dozer in addition to Level I equipment.
  • Level III: 1-3 years experience with trencher and up to 130-ton crane/crawler R/T (rough terrain) and less than 250T crane/crawler or A/T (all terrain) in addition to Levels I and II equipment.
  • Level IV: 4+ years experience with 250-ton crane/crawler or A/T (all terrain) in addition to Levels I, II, and III equipment.
• Must be certified on-site for all types of heavy/light equipment by displaying skill level to a Superintendent.
• Crane Operators require CCO certification; must present certification card.
• CDL certifications are a plus for A/T cranes.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home as required.

Benefits

This position is bonus eligible.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Occasionally: Carrying, climbing, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, lifting, reaching, and stooping are required.
• Frequently: Standing and walking is required.
• Constantly: Reading, vision, repetitive motions, and sitting are required.

Exposed to occasional extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet, noise, hazards, and vibration in the working environment.

Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. We maintain a drug-free workplace.