What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at TIC?
Requisition ID: 184936
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Intermediate
Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and
maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
Must have required tools
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background check
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.