What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Operator position at Cogent Talent Solutions?
Our client is a trusted and growing concrete-cutting and selective-demolition contractor serving commercial and industrial clients throughout the Raleigh–Durham region and surrounding areas. Known for their commitment to safety, integrity, and quality workmanship, they offer a wide range of services including flat sawing, wall and wire sawing, core drilling, hand-sawing, selective demolition, and concrete removal and repair.
As their team continues to grow, our client is seeking a hardworking and dependable Construction Operator in performing concrete sawing, drilling, cutting, and selective demolition services. This position requires the ability to operate a wide range of diamond and demolition tools, transport and maintain equipment, complete jobsite documentation, and uphold company standards of quality, safety, and professionalism.
\n- Safety
- Follow safety standards, procedures, and legal regulations at all times.
- Enforce PPE and OSHA compliance with less experienced coworkers.
- Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (with assistant if there are two employees on site) on each job after reviewing work with site contact.
- Review safety plan to assess need for respirator use when performing tasks that require respirator use
- Assess safety risks associated with working in extreme environments (take breaks in heat)
- Use tools and equipment when possible to minimize physical exertion and risk of injury
- Report near misses
- Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner at all times
- Learn safe use of equipment with body positioning, keeping guarding on tools, using mounted drills when necessary, etc.
- Truck, Equipment Operation & Job Execution
- Transport equipment daily between the yard and job sites.
- Operate a variety of concrete sawing and demolition tools (wall saw, wire saw, core drill, flat saw, hand saws, ring saws, compressor tools) in a proficient manner.
- Perform accurate and efficient, cuts/drills according to job specifications.
- Review work area for tools before leaving site
- Truck and Equipment Maintenance
- Conduct equipment inspections and perform daily preventive maintenance checks on tools and vehicles.
- Troubleshoot equipment or vehicle issues and utilize the Tyfoom app to communicate details with the shop and dispatch mechanic
- Be responsible for tools assigned to the vehicle by locking the truck when on jobsites (when possible), picking up repaired equipment and getting it back in the truck, etc.
- Work as a team member with physical duties of job
- Documentation & Administration
- Turn in receipts for purchases in a timely manner
- Complete field tickets by answering all questions on chosen field tasks.
- Accurately report measurements
- Communicate job status, delays, or issues promptly to dispatch/field management.
- Take pictures in CenPoint before and after work is performed for every job.
- Get customer signatures before work begins as required.
- Respond to requests in a timely manner from administration about approving weekly time, filling out forms required for jobs, etc.
- Utilization of CenPoint: clock in and out at shop accurately. Clock in and out of jobs accurately.
- Professional Development
- Participate in training to enhance technical skills and expand tool proficiency.
- Learn how to utilize special tools for unique jobs
- Manage personal expendables usage
- Put tools back in truck in appropriate place. Keep truck looking professional inside and out.
- Communication & Coordination
- Read task notes and assess what equipment may be needed for jobs before leaving shop for the day. Make decisions about getting replacement tools for repair items if needed.
- Participate in job status reviews with Dispatcher, field manager and estimator.
- Provide accurate feedback on field performance, schedule adherence, and issues.
- Document carryover work, job delays, or site challenges.
- Assist estimator by providing feedback about job challenges that affect production
- Assess discrepancies of what work is being requested from what work was estimated and communicate with field manager in a timely manner.
- Respond to communication from dispatch, field manager and estimator about field activities in a timely manner. (utilize headsets)
- Client & Quality Focus
- Act as point-of-contact for site-level client interactions.
- Follow standard operating procedures for changes of scope of work.
- Assess what is important to customer and tailor order of tasks to meet demands as needed.
- Leave work area in a satisfactory, professional condition when work is complete.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Proficiency in any or all of the following diamond or demolition tools: wall saw, core drill, flat saw, handsaws, ring saws and/or compressor tools.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year core drilling, concrete sawing, cutting and/or removal experience.
- Show proficiency with basic operator requirements.
- Strong mechanical abilities
- Safety Oriented
- Self-motivated
- Problem solving ability
- Time management skills
- Willing to work hard
- Dependable & reliable
- Work as a team
- Career Oriented
- Willing to learn
- Able to lift & move 45lbs or more
- Willing to work in weather conditions that may be adverse (hot/cold/rain)
- Mathematical aptitude (willing to train measurements & calculations)
Salary : $24 - $30