Kelso- Civil/Mechanical Equipment Operator (Non driver)

Primoris Usa•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Practice safety rules. Follow verbal and written instructions. Report to and assist immediate supervisor. Perform quality work as determined by project specifications. Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift. Must work well as part of a team. Safety - Safety is a core value of our company and no job is so important that it cannot be completed safely. It is the responsibility of all employees to know and understand and comply with all company safety policies and federal, state, and local regulations. Employees have a responsibility to stop and correct unsafe work practices and to refuse to work in an unsafe situation. Mobilization and Demobilization - Ability to mobilize equipment being operated, including loading, unloading, securing, set up and tear down. Equipment Maintenance - Ensure that all equipment, vehicles, and tools are properly accounted for, used for correct purpose and are maintained. Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned. Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds daily, seldom over 50 pounds. Grasp and manipulate various hand tools daily. Standing for more than two hours at a time, as well twisting, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, and stooping regularly. Identify/distinguish colors and use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Communicate orally as well as ability to hear and understand. Work and operate motorized equipment as well as safely perform procedures where carelessness would potentially result in injury. Work in an environment that is uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or similar discomforts. Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy, as well as use a keyboard to enter and transform words or data. Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy. Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company. Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc. Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.). It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director. Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.) Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required. Work Location Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops. Mobility Barriers Uneven ground Obstructed pathways Work at low/high elevations Confined workspaces Environmental Conditions Predominantly outdoor work Exposure to: Extreme heat or cold Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions Loud noise from tools and machinery Potential chemical exposure

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years related experience excavating near underground utilities.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL with airbrakes and tanker endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice safety rules.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
Must work well as part of a team.
Ability to mobilize equipment being operated, including loading, unloading, securing, set up and tear down.
Ensure that all equipment, vehicles, and tools are properly accounted for, used for correct purpose and are maintained.
Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned.