Equipment Operator

ORION • Houston, TX

102d

About The Position

This position is accountable for the operation of several different kinds of equipment, such as excavator, dozer, wheeled loader, backhoe, motor grader/maintainer, cherry picker, and forklift. The incumbent assists other crafts by hoisting heavy equipment, moving machinery, and performing dirt work. The position reports to the Superintendent and supports construction projects at Orion’s various jobsites. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years heavy equipment operations experience is required.
• Prior experience must include being knowledgeable in the safe operation of various types of heavy equipment including forklifts, hydraulic dozers, hydraulic excavators, hydraulic manlifts, hydraulic maintainers, backhoes, front-end loaders, mowers/brush hogs and concrete breakers.
• Must be knowledgeable of corporate safety rules, regulations, and emergency response requirements.
• Must possess a high level of mechanical aptitude.
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Must possess basic computer competencies.
• Must be capable & willing to work overtime and holidays, as may be required.
• Must have the ability to work in confined spaces and from elevated areas on the jobsite.
• Must be able to think clearly and solve multifaceted problems in the field with personnel of various degrees of skill levels, education, and training.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Equipment Manager and Yard Leadman and others at the yard to support construction operations.
• Operates tracked dozers and excavators, forklifts up to 20,000 lb. capacity, hydraulic man lifts up to 80 feet, hydraulic motor graders/maintainers, wheeled loaders, and rubber-tired backhoes.
• Operates tractors equipped with attachments such as but not limited front-end loaders, hydraulic thumbs, mowers/brush hogs and concrete breakers.
• Operates various other types of stationary hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or other mechanically powered lifts for the purpose of inspection, testing and repairs.
• Performs rigging and flagging when required for special lifts.
• Performs equipment inspections for operational and safety integrity.
• Performs minor maintenance of and to all equipment operated including lubricating, replacing cables and chains, replacing hooks and safety latches, adjusting linkages and tightening hoses.
• Coordinates project work with various work crew groups.
• Complies with all plant safety rules and reports all incidents and events to immediate supervision for corrective action.
• Attends all departmental safety meetings and actively supports & participates in safety programs and implementations.
• Complies with all Orion policies, procedures & practices that are applicable to ensuring safe, efficient equipment operation.
• Participates in various company and regulatory training designed to improve overall productivity and complete projects on time and under budget.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees