Equipment Operator - Northwest, AK

NANA Construction • Kotzebue, AK

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About The Position

Drives gasoline- or diesel-powered equipment to move materials, operate a dump truck, and use machinery to raise, lower, or load heavy materials or equipment. Hiring for this position is contingent on contract award. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work regularly involves outdoor weather conditions and may include exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, and loud noise. Steel-toed boots are required. Travel to and from the site may require passing a TSA security checkpoint, and valid identification is required for travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or ten years of heavy equipment operator experience may be considered in lieu of that education.
• At least one year of directly related experience.
• Previous experience operating a backhoe, dump truck, zoom boom, skid steer, excavator, and loader.
• A driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to qualify under the company vehicle insurance policy.
• Valid identification when traveling to and from the site.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to sit regularly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb or balance; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and to talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Steel-toed boots are required on the job.
• Demonstrates problem-solving, technical, oral communication, written communication, and safety and security competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-use, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual inspections of equipment the employee will operate.
• Fasten attachments such as graders, plows, and rollers to a tractor using hitch pins.
• Operate tractor controls, including releasing the brake, shifting gears, and using the accelerator or throttle to control forward and backward movement.
• Steer heavy equipment using the steering wheel and brake pedals.
• Immediately report all incidents and accidents, regardless of severity, to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties pertinent to the success of the department or unit.

What This Job Offers

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