Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID
•$46•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to work on our MFC Maintenance team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off. You will operate mobile heavy equipment and machinery such as road grader, bulldozer, loaders, trackhoe/backhoe, paddle scrapper, mobile canes, semi-trucks, tractor-trailer combinations, tanker trucks, and forklifts.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of experience as an Equipment Operator (EO) experience.
  • Must have and maintain throughout the course of employment a Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a T, H, N endorsement.
  • Must be a US Citizen and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOE "L" security clearance.
  • Must be able to operate various types of equipment without restrictions.
  • Knowledgeable in labor specific tools and materials including material handling equipment and operations.
  • Support and use the established Integrated Safety Management System principles to ensure work is conducted safely and meets the requirements for Safety, Health and Environmental.
  • Knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures, methods of reporting and resolving unsafe work practices and conditions and utilizing available cognizant professionals.
  • Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Ability to work extended periods of time in Radiological work areas including wearing the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (Respiratory protection etc.).
  • Ability to work in hazardous locations such as confined spaces, use required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
  • Ability to perform work in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, procedures, and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Must be able to qualify as a RAD Worker II.
  • Must be willing to become qualified as a rigger as required in DOE STD 1090 for operating Hoisting and Rigging Equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment related to maintenance and repair of roads, grounds, and landfill, construction, and maintenance of facilities, and in support of programs and projects to enable science.
  • Operate hoisting and rigging equipment and perform rigging tackle inspections per DOE STD 1090.
  • Operate overhead cranes and mobile cranes.
  • Perform load testing of mobile cranes.
  • Operate and transport equipment and loads to fulfill INL mission and objectives.
  • Build knowledge, perform tasks under OJT instruction, and qualify for tasks for completion of individual job code in the work discipline.
  • Read and interpret drawings and sketches proficiently.
  • Review scope with customers to help define job requirements, offer recommendations for improving product outcome.
  • Provide status on jobs in progress to project managers and management.
  • Resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain craft-specific equipment.
  • Operate pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning, including inspecting hydraulics, fluid levels, and control panels.
  • Maintain all equipment, facility, safety, and other qualifications (training) as directed.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices by keeping work areas clean and organized.
  • Perform administrative recordkeeping and documentation of work activities.
  • Make recommendations to supervisor/manager on methods to improve operations.
  • Utilize the principles and best practices of Conduct of Maintenance and Conduct of Operations in all work assignments.
  • Participate in training as directed by management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • The pay for this position is $46.40/hr.
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