Light Equipment Operator 1

Position Summary

The Industrial Light Equipment Operator will operate a variety of construction equipment including bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklifts, graders, a 4,000 Gallon Water Truck, 84' Steel Drum Roller, 84' Padfoot Roller, JD 744 Loader, and a tractor with plow. Responsibilities include moving earth and other materials, safety inspections, and assisting other crafts.

Responsibilities

• Operate various construction dirt equipment to move earth and equipment in precision processes.
• Inspect equipment.
• Be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• Follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.
• Access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience as an Equipment Operator.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Talk and hear to communicate.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.