Heavy Equipment Operator I

Responsibilities

• Operates Heavy equipment including but not limited to all Class 1-7 equipment, 40+ Ton Mobile Gantry Crane, 50+ Ton Reach Stacker/Container Handler, 20+ Ton Forklift, Single/dual axle remote steer Dolly, Tractor w/ 3 point, PTO, Front end Loader, Grader, Compaction Roller, Skid Steer, 12k+ Telescopic Forklift
• Operates all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Safely performs standard and non-standard lifts on objects up to 9 tons and up to 200’ in length in all types of lighting and weather conditions
• Performs daily safety inspections on equipment and rigging and maintains inspection records
• Maintains inspection records, creates shipment manifests; maintains inventory records through use of smart phone/computer
• Moves Nacelles, Hubs and other components to and from production areas as needed; physically prepares nacelles, hubs and blades for shipping including all documentation, loads blades on trains and truck for shipment, safely with no damage to equipment or product
• Directs blade transporters on correct blade transport interface configurations and procedures
• Clears and removes snow from walkway, receiving/shipping yard; climbs up to 36’ ladders regularly throughout shift in all weather conditions
• Drives company vehicle for errands and to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations from racks, production floor or receiving
• Reviews production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Maintains inspection records, creates shipment manifests; maintains inventory records through use of smart phone/computer
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• Able to safely operate all heavy equipment according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Able to climb 8’ ladder
• Able to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the duration of the task
• Able to lift 55 lbs.
• Able to exert (push/pull) 100 lbs. of force occasionally throughout the shift
• Able to climb ladders throughout shift using proper fall protection
• Works with a 6-person team coordinating movements of Heavy equipment used to transport products to and from storage locations
• Rigs and lifts using cranes to place in transport frames/load onto rail/truck transports
• Clears and removes snow from walkway, receiving/shipping yard

Education, Training, and Skills Required

• High school or GED required; on-the-job/other related experience equivalent preferable
• Essential skills: Heavy Equipment/Crane Operation, Rigging, Tiller-man duties
• Prefers Certification in any of the following: Rigger level 1 Heavy Equipment Operations Mobile Crane Welding AWS D 1.1 CDL Class-A Rail/truck transport general knowledge
• 3 – 5 years of experience
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office, ERP / MRP systems, SAP
• Basic Math
• Able to operate all heavy equipment according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures; (safely performs standard and non-standard lifts on objects up to 9 tons and up to 200’ in length in all types of lighting and weather conditions)