Equipment Operator

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies LLC•Wilson, NC

9d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely operates and maintains heavy construction equipment and performs related labor and job-site duties. The role requires interpreting grade stakes, utility locates, plans, and schematic diagrams; following utility locate and permit requirements; and communicating with customers, contractors, coworkers, supervisors, and the public. The employee may assist with supervising and training subordinate employees and is responsible for maintaining required certifications and licenses. The position involves working in all weather conditions and at heights over 15 feet, with physical work that may include lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least eight years of combined experience as a Groundsman/Laborer, Maintenance Technician I or Construction Technician I, and Equipment Operator I; some experience may be substituted with equivalent related construction or electrical experience.
Ability to operate gas torches for cutting and brazing.
Proficiency with basic hand tools and power tools.
Proficiency in traffic signal wiring.
Familiarity with MUTCD, NEC, CDOT, local, customer, and project-specific standards and specifications.
Ability to read plans and schematic diagrams, and to read survey stakes, elevations, and grades.
Familiarity with basic communications systems, including radio, fiber, and hard wire.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair simple problems.
Ability to supervise others efficiently, analyze and solve work problems, and make decisions.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, often under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to follow and transmit clear written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Valid Colorado Class A commercial driver's license and ability to remain insurable.
Knowledge or qualifications in Hazard Communications/MSDS; Blood Borne Pathogens, Hantavirus, and Respiratory Protection; Bucket Truck/Aerial Lift and Fall Protection; Trencher, Excavation, and Utility Damage Prevention; Crane and Rigging/Material Handling; CDOT Flagger Certification; IMSA Work Zone Safety certification or equivalent; and IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Certification.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear regularly; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and at heights over 15 feet, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret grade stakes, utility locates, and basic plan drawings.
Safely operate heavy equipment, including boom trucks/pressure diggers, cranes, backhoes, skid steers, and trenchers.
Keep work areas, job sites, and equipment neat, clean, and organized.
Perform labor work when necessary.
Inspect equipment daily for safety issues, fluid levels, and wear, and record results on daily inspection forms.
Perform general equipment maintenance, including cleaning cabs, windows, tracks, and mirrors.
Drive construction equipment to and from job sites and load and unload it from trucks or trailers.
Make operating adjustments and minor repairs, including changing buckets and teeth and tightening loose bolts and fittings.
Assist with supervising and training subordinate employees.
Provide and maintain the required hand tools.
Follow utility locate and permit requirements.
Complete and submit required personal and project paperwork.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance and use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe boots, safety vest, and hard hat on construction sites.
Communicate with customers and other contractors.
Maintain and renew required certifications and licenses.
Provide transportation to and from work, or be responsible for a company-assigned vehicle if provided; typically report to work at the job site.
Perform other duties as assigned.