Operator - Dirt & Finish

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret load charts
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assessing component wear
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Prepare, fine-tune and level surfaces to specifications
• Auxiliary work as needed

Qualifications

• Physical: Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important
• Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Mental: Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details