Light Equipment Operator

Position Summary

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  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.

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  They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs.

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  The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their downtimes, which may include non-operating activities.

Qualification Highlights

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  Must have 2+ years of experience as an Equipment Operator.

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  Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.

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  Must be able to meet all physical requirements.

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  May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check.

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  Must have all
  required
  tools. Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

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  Will operate various construction dirt equipment to move the earth and equipment in precision processes.

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  Will inspect equipment.

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  Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.

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  May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.

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  Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

Required Qualifications

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  Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklift, and graders.

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  Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.

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  Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types.

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  Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications
  that are required
  for a given excavation.

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  Must be able to follow instructions correctly.

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  Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment
  inspection
  paperwork.

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  Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.

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  Must be able to make it work on time and
  work
  the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.

Preferred Additional Qualification

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  Current Zachry or Zachry
  ROF’ed
  employee.

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  Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.

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  Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

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  Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting,
  sitting
  and lifting.

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  Will talk and hear to communicate.

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  Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.

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  May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.

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  Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.

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  Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.

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  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.