Description

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Company Overview 

YAK ACCESS is one of North America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, site work and restoration services. When customers choose YAK ACCESS as their access company, they’re also choosing North America’s largest supplier of access mats and products for building temporary or permanent roads—which means they can be as confident in their materials as they are in their project plan.

These end-to-end solutions are delivered by an experienced, reliable team who place a priority on safety, environmental sensitivity, cost, and timeliness. In short, YAK ACCESS goes the extra mile to ensure our clients’ projects are successful.

At YAK and our business units, we bring operational excellence regardless of industry or location. Our culture is as top notch as our service and our employees work together like a family. We have been ranked 2nd by our employees as one of the Best Places to Work in Mississippi in the Mega-Large Division for the last three years in a row!

Position Description

The Equipment Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This position requires knowledge/experience of Matting Industry, Civil Construction items (Culvert Install, Access Roads, TCE’s, Gate Installs, etc.), and Erosion & Sediment Control items. The Operator will be required to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold environments.

Responsibilities

Depending on experience, the Equipment Operator is expected to efficiently and safely operate most or all equipment and attachment types currently in the company fleet:

• Must have a clear understanding of ground signals, and maintain constant eye contact with ground personnel. daily pre- and post-equipment inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.

• Participate in routine maintenance, greasing etc.

• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.

• Practice workplace safety and maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their co-workers.

• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Must be able to operate equipment largely independently, self-directed and with minimal supervision.

• Effectively communicate to all site personnel.

• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Three or more years of experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment (mainly pile driving) on large construction projects.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with ability to read and write fluently (English).

• Excellent communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Three or more years of experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment on large construction projects.

• Ability to travel out of town during the week or on weekends, and work extensive overtime.

• Knowledge of safety hazards of construction projects.

• Skill in reading and interpreting Access and Construction Plans. 

• Knowledge of construction inspection principles and techniques.

• Skill in setting up and maintaining records.

• Be able to report to work at the designated location and start time.

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal Communication-- Navigate and relate with all levels of the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Integrity and Trust--Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Team Building--Creates unity and productivity of team under management; team members state that they feel part of a high-performing team; is able to improve performance and motivate to excellence; develops team building and team motivating activities

Presentation Skills--Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, commands attention and can manage group processes during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn’t working.

Internal Partnering--Relating to peers on a personal level; cooperating with peers; joint problem solving; responding to accolades; handling peer conflict