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

• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• 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.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical

• Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• 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.
• 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
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• 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
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment

Mental

• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Decision making skills necessary
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions