Light Equipment Operator I (Wadley, GA)

Description

A Light Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating Trencher (sit down rider), Pile Driver (sit down rider), Forklift (extending boom), Skid Steer, Backhoe, and Excavator to support construction projects. They may also perform manual labor tasks as needed and are often involved in basic equipment maintenance.

• Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a Trencher (sit down rider), Pile Driver (sit down rider), Forklift (extending boom), Skid Steer, Backhoe, and Excavator
• Prepare construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation
• Dig holes, trenches, and excavate material
• Drive pilings into the ground for foundations and other structural support
• Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance on the equipment they operate
• Understand and interpret blueprints and designs
• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures when operating and maintaining equipment is a crucial aspect of the job
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks and equipment
• Assisting with site preparation tasks, such as clearing land or grading soil
• Providing support to construction crews, including transporting materials and equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment
• Interpret drawings
• Unload material
• Move material to work area where it will be used
• Identify various types of rigging hardware
• Inspect rigging
• Inspect equipment
• Excavate and backfill for foundations, trenches, U/G duct banks and ground gird
• Grading and compaction
• Demo concrete
• Build pads/dirt work
• Installing RCP pipe/precast manholes
• Install bedding material for precast structures
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years' experience operating light equipment in a construction setting
• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses
• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates
• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Craft

Primary Location US-GA-Wadley

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 261891

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