Heavy Equipment Operator

PRIDE Industries•Fort Polk, LA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: AbilityOne. This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability.

Requirements

One year of work experience in roads and ground maintenance, or demonstrated ability to properly use heavy equipment, and knowledge of road maintenance standards
Mathematics to calculate material usage, complete logs, time sheets, notate mileage, and to accurate use measuring tools, equipment and devices
Knowledge of vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance practices, repairs and techniques
Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured process and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively to provide information, signal others as needed, complete daily records, and to act responsively to inquiries and requests from vendors, customers, management, and to escalate the matters appropriately
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to follow established safety rules applicable to heavy equipment operators, to maintain a safe environment, and to adapt and respond to potentially hazardous conditions and use the appropriate PPE
Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with staff, customers and others
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills

Nice To Haves

CDL or other special classification of operators’ license may be required.
The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: ClassA License Hazmat End Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment used in excavation, backfilling, and loading operations used to excavate, load, or move dirt, gravel, or other materials. Equipment may include backhoe, large and small tractors, loader, trencher, grader blade, snow blade, dump truck, flatbed truck, pickup truck, hand and portable electric tools.
Monitors and reviews equipment, structures, materials, events, and environment to detect and assess problems. Identifies the cause and evaluates results for the best solution.
Reads and interprets grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
Manages material resources, and time; orders needed materials, and accounts for materials on paper. Completes work within allotted time limits and for acceptable quality standards.
Adheres to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
Drives vehicle equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
May grease, adjust and make emergency repairs to equipment.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.