Description

Equipment Operators are responsible for the operation of heavy equipment to assist in the construction, repair and maintenance.

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

DUTIES :

Responsibilities include operating various power-driven construction equipment such as, but not limited to : Excavator, Roller, tractors, backhoe, bulldozer, motor graders, and front-end loader

Set up / operate production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures

Have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment

Read hand signs provided by workers while moving, turning, swinging, lowering and raising materials with equipment

Read and interpret engineering drawings

May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations

Make decisions based on variable standards

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

Ability to effectively verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers and fellow workers

May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs

Qualifications

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

The ability to apply principles of rational system to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and metrics; to calculate surfaces, volume, weights, and measures

Use formulas as found in Industry Approved Trade handbooks

The ability to read and comprehend safety signs and instructions in English; read and understand instructions in English in the correct use and care of tools and equipment;

read and understand "Warning Labels" in English that are placed on various containers; also, read procedures in English in mechanical drawing and layout work

The ability to write reports in English with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar

Must pass specific Operator Test

Requires current valid driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in extreme heat

Work in wetness / humidity

Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation

Work outside

Job Construction Services

Primary Location US-TX-Oakville

Schedule : Full-time

Travel : No

Req ID : 241779

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N / A

Last updated : 2024-05-21