Equipment Operator

About the role

At Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, we design, construct, install, integrate, operate, monitor, and maintain a wide variety of Transportation Infrastructure Assets/Technologies for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Skilled and technical work in the construction, installation, and repair of traffic signal systems, highway lighting, and other transportation related systems.
• Drives construction equipment to and from job sites, loads and unloads equipment from trucks and/or trailers.
• Inspects equipment, performs preventive maintenance, and reports needed repairs.
• Safely and efficiently operates all equipment including but not limited to: aerial lift/bucket trucks, trenchers, derrick/digger trucks, cranes, backhoes, trackhoes, air compressors, and concrete saws.
• Makes operating adjustments and minor repairs to equipment such as changing buckets and teeth and tightening loose bolts and fittings.
• Assist with supervision and training of subordinate employees.
• Have their own hand tools (complete list).
• Follow requirements for utility locates and permits.
• Fill out and turn in required personal and project paperwork.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communications with customers and other contractors.
• Responsible for maintaining and renewing required certifications and licenses.
• Provide their own transportation to and from work and/or be responsible for company assigned vehicle if provided and typically report to work at the job site.
• Wear steel toe work boots when working on a construction site.
• Wear Safety Vest and Hard Hat when on a job site.
• Use proper PPE as required.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum eight years combined experience as a Groundsman / Laborer, Maintenance Technician I or Construction Technician I, and Equipment Operator I. Some experience may be substituted with equivalent related construction or electrical experience.
• Ability to operate gas torches (cutting and brazing).
• Must be proficient with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Must be proficient at traffic signal wiring.
• Must be familiar with MUTCD, NEC, CDOT, Local, Customer, and Project specific standards and specifications.
• Must be able to read plans and schematic diagrams.
• Must be able to read survey stakes, elevations, and grades.
• Must be familiar with basic communications systems, radio, fiber, hard wire, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair simple problems.
• Ability to efficiently supervise others, analyze and solve work problems, make decisions.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to follow and transmit clear written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, and Training

• Must possess and maintain valid Texas commercial driver’s license (CDL class A).
• Must be insurable.
• Hazard Communications/MSDS
• Blood Borne Pathogens, Hantavirus, Respiratory Protection
• WL Bucket Truck/Aerial Lift, and Fall Protection
• WL Trencher, Excavation, and Utility Damage Prevention
• WL Crane and Rigging/Material Handling
• CDOT Flagger Certification
• IMSA Work Zone Safety certification or equivalent
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Certification

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work at heights over 15 feet.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work nights.

Pay

This is a “Full Time” hourly position with the opportunity to advance. Pay range is between $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on previous experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability – Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan (with matching)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays