Drilled Pier Operator Equipment - Heavy 1

About the Role

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment (i.e., track loader, dozer, backhoe, excavator, scraper, grader, side boom, boring machine, RT Extended boom forklift, 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 to lower buckets, scoop up material, and 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.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and document results on daily logs.
• 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 to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Calculate slopes and grades of materials.
• Ensure compliance with trenching and excavating requirements and regulations.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, 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.
• 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.
• Participate in all safety-related processes and programs, ensuring zero injuries.
• Report all accidents and near misses to the supervisor and participate in the investigation process as needed.
• Participate in pre-job work planning and safety discussions, identifying and mitigating hazards.
• Understand and respond to safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, warning tags, sirens).
• Follow established safety rules and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as an equipment operator with a strong working knowledge of operating and rigging crafts.
• Working knowledge of operating limitations and safe work practices for each piece of equipment operated.
• Possession of a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Commercial driver's license required when operating equipment on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Site Layout

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, and move in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to set procedures.
• Perform repetitive movements.
• 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 outside conditions.
• Work in cramped spaces and get into awkward positions.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (above 90°F or below 32°F) and inclement weather.
• Work in bright or low lighting conditions.
• Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable noise levels.
• Work around hazardous equipment.

Company: Overland Contracting Inc
Full-time
Visa Sponsorship Available: No