What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at The Haskell Company?
Overview
In this role you will operate several types of power construction equipment, such as backhoes, forklifts, bulldozers, hoists derricks, cranes, tractors, scrapers, or motor graders to excavate, move, grade search, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials.
Job Responsibilities:
- Adjusts hand wheels and levers, depresses pedals to drive machines, and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms
- Controlling levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material, and to lift, swing, or dump material
- Positions crane boom and moving levers to control equipment
- May perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines
Education & Years of Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of experience operating equipment in a construction industry environment
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- Read engineering drawings
- Practice good safety habits
- Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
- Follow instructions and meet set standards
- Judge distances and slopes accurately
- Make decisions based on verifiable standards
At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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