Operator - Light/Dozer

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

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

Qualifications

Physical

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

Mental

• 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
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision

Qualifications

Physical

• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• 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
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• 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
• 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.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important

Mental

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