Shop Helper

About the Role

Prepares site for daily work, performs all housekeeping and duties necessary for daily activities. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Moves hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-powered operating equipment.
• Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surfaces.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
• May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs.
• Observes load hook up and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates crane control to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Inspects crane for defective parts, documents, and notifies the supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
• May be required to interpret load charts.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under minimum supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Requirements

• Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and previous years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

Frequency: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

• Standing: C
• Walking: C
• Sitting: F
• Pushing: F
• Pulling: F
• Climbing: O
• Balancing: O
• Bending: F
• Stooping: F
• Kneeling: F
• Crouching: F
• Crawling: F
• Reaching: C
• Handling: C
• Fingering: C
• Feeling: C
• Vision: C
• Hearing: C
• Lifting (lbs): 0-10 C, 10-25 F, 25-50 O
• Carrying (lbs): 0-10 C, 10-25 F, 25-50 O