Equipment Operator-Light

Wanzek Construction • Brookston, MN

11d

About The Position

Responsible for operating a variety of light equipment to excavate, move, and grade material. Equipment may include compact loaders, skid steers, loader/backhoes, mini-excavators, forklifts under 12,000 pounds, riding compactors, tractors, rollers, and water trucks. The role requires operating equipment safely and according to project specifications, maintaining equipment, coordinating work with crew members, and following site procedures and company policies.

The position involves inspecting equipment and field conditions, completing equipment and maintenance records, reading manuals and plans, and taking appropriate action to prevent injury or property damage. Work may take place in internal and external environments, may require a flexible schedule including nights or weekends, and may involve travel to different jobsites on limited notice. Other duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or Foreman.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and one to three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety, including taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Use common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy, follow procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Have working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in structural fills, DOT work, and other public and private entities.
• Ability to work in internal and external environments with a flexible work schedule; nights and/or weekends are required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate gasoline-, diesel-, pneumatic-, or electric-powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications.
• Operate light equipment, including understanding equipment functions, navigation, problem assessment, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Use equipment controls and attachments to scoop, lift, swing, dump, move, or grade material.
• Clean, grease, oil, and perform other maintenance duties on machines.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to crew members’ hand or audio signals.
• Check fuel supplies at sites and ensure adequate availability.
• Operate equipment to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks, or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Follow load-capacity charts and ensure equipment is properly supported according to its capacity and type.
• Observe loads while they are being moved and take appropriate action to avoid injury or property damage.
• Read, understand, and apply operating manuals, plans, and specifications, and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Complete equipment and maintenance records and reports accurately and regularly as required.
• Examine and inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures, take corrective action as needed, and report issues to supervision.
• Ensure construction equipment is operated correctly, maintained, in good working order, and inspected daily when in use.
• Comply with the Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies.
• Perform work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills when requested by project supervision.
• Communicate clearly and understand spoken information to ensure comprehension of duties, safety regulations, and situations requiring an immediate response.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Foreman.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan choice and coverage for a spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Prescription drug plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED