Equipment Operator 1

Job Description

Position Summary

• Industrial Light Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating all the following various construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklift, and graders, 4,000 Gallon Water Truck, 84' Steel Drum Roller, 84' Padfoot Roller, JD 744 Loader, and tractor w/ plow to move earth and other materials.
• They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs.
• The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their downtimes, which may include non-operating activities.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Will operate various construction dirt equipment to move the earth and equipment in precision processes.
• Will inspect equipment.
• Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.
• Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must have experience and knowledge of operating various construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklift, and graders.
• Must have 2+ years of experience as an Equipment Operator.
• Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.
• Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types.
• Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation.
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly.
• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
• Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass & maintain a clear MVR.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.

Reporting to: This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will 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.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off 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.

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.