Operator - Light Jobs

Overview

The Light Equipment Operator must have the ability and experience to operate hand-held mechanical devices used on project site. Will operate one or more piece of equipment including but are not limited to bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, back hoes, forklifts, graders, diggers, drills, generators, saws, pumps. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear
• Read and interpret load charts
• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed

Qualifications

Physical

• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• 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.
• Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis

Mental

• Decision making skills necessary
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• 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
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details