Equipment Operator - Monroe, LA

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment.
• Collaborate with Project and/or Trade Foreman for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Operate power construction equipment to facilitate scope of work required on project.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, initiate and facilitate repairs as needed.
• Clean and maintain physical appearance of equipment.
• Maintain fuel storage area and order fuel, as needed.
• Manage and track utilization of rented equipment onsite.
• Document condition of equipment upon arrival and pickup.
• Report any damage to Superintendent.
• Manage subcontractor utilization of Turner equipment and report damage to Superintendent.
• Manage controlled access areas for operating equipment, loading, and unloading.
• Absorb and install traffic control devices.
• Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Track production of completed tasks.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of equipment operating experience required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate equipment, as applicable.
• Active equipment operating certifications as required.
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems.
• Able to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment.
• Able to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Able to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways), climbing, repetitive motion, hand/wrist flexion extension, and noise/dust/chemical exposures.
• Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights up to 50 lbs., reaching above and below shoulder height, and balancing.
• Lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs., pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, crawling, confined space hazards, and working on heights.

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock.
• Noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.