What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator, Full-time, Seasonal position at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC.?
Position Description: Purpose
The Equipment Operator position located at TRC MN LLC is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the snow and ice facilities. The Equipment Operator role also supports TRC MN by providing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Essential Functions*
- Operate and maintain heavy machinery and equipment to build and maintain ice and snow tracks
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as oil and filter changes, greasing, and lubricating
- Make basic repairs and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
- Push, plow, sweep and blow snow to clean ice and snow from asphalt surfaces
- TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)
- Follow safety procedures; wear protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses and steel-toed shoes
- Assist outside contractors
- Coordinate and schedule activities with affected areas
- Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts
Qualifications
- High school diploma is preferred
- Valid state DMV issued or valid foreign country issued driver’s license
- Basic knowledge of how to operate heavy machinery
- Basic knowledge of safe and proper tool and equipment use
- Proficient in the use of equipment related to knowledge areas
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to complete and pass all internal, position specific job and safety trainings required
Working conditions
- May be exposed to temperatures under 0 degrees and above 95 degrees
- May be exposed to inclement weather
- May be exposed to hazardous chemical, such as gas, oil, and paint
Physical requirements
- Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds
- Capable of positioning one’s self into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions