Equipment Operator

Hoar • Auburn, AL

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible to safely operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, place or move materials and pour concrete.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience operating commercial or industrial construction equipment
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in industrial or commercial construction.
• Strong reading, written and verbal communication skills in English, verbal communication in Spanish considered an asset but not required

Nice To Haves

• Verbal communication in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Operate tractors or bulldozers to perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or other related tasks.
• Avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects; ensure that health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Monitor condition of equipment and notify supervisor when repair and maintenance is required.

What This Job Offers

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