What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator - North Pole, AK position at COLAS?
Subsidiary: COLASKA
Exclusive Paving is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. At Exclusive Paving, our unique combination of local leadership and teamwork has proven to be a powerful tool with which to do business. By providing unparalleled customer satisfaction, superior service, and the highest quality products, Exclusive Paving remains committed to achieving the ultimate goal of being a leader in the construction industry. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Exclusive Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
- Operates the specific vehicles used for the project work in their field of specialty (road, pipelines, rail, etc.) in observance of the safety guidelines.
Main Responsibilities
- Must be proficient on a front end loader, mechanically inclined, ability to weld/cut with some light fabrication.
- Repair and replace crusher components such as conveyor belts, guarding, rollers etc.
- Operate power construction equipment, such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, scrapers, motor graders, shovels and derricks.
- May also maintain running large pumps or air compressors.
- Heavy equipment operators drive heavy construction equipment and control their attachments, such as buckets, swing booms, scrapers and blades. They also control water and air output of pumps and compressors.
- Have a keen sense of basic maintenance and repair of the equipment they operate.
- Operating engineers may be encouraged to perform equipment and materials inspections.
- They must comprehend specifications and instructions, both verbal and written.
- Working with heavy-duty machinery requires knowledge of and strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
- MSHA Certification.
- OSHA 10 hr Certification.
- CPR/First Aid Certification desired.
Physical Requirements
- Pass pre-employment/random drug screening and a PAT (physical abilities test).
- May occasionally exert force of 20-50 pounds, 10-25 pounds frequently, or 10 pounds constantly.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.