Equipment Operator

What you’ll need

• Minimum six (6) months previous experience or training
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• This position requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Knowledge and understanding of “safety systems” associated with equipment operation including set-up and emergency procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of loading, unloading and transport procedures for equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of compaction requirements for ground conditions or customer needs
• Knowledge and understanding of and perform proper daily maintenance on equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of the proper care of equipment including hours of service requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of support equipment operation, digging equipment, vacuum-units, reel trailers, backhoes, plows and trenchers
• Must have or be able to obtain CDL Class “A” driver’s license

 
Physical abilities & exposures 

• Routinely: work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle and heavy machinery, squeeze, fine hand motions, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs and lift greater than 55 pounds
• Occasionally: work in confined spaces, use ladder, keyboard and mouse