Light Equipment Operator 1

Zachry Group • Roxboro, NC

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About The Position

The Industrial Light Equipment Operator operates construction equipment to move earth and other materials. Equipment may include bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklifts, graders, a 4,000-gallon water truck, an 84-foot steel drum roller, an 84-foot padfoot roller, a JD 744 loader, and a tractor with a plow. The operator is responsible for equipment safety and inspections and may assist with repairs. During downtime, the employee may assist other crafts with non-operating activities.

The role involves operating equipment precisely, inspecting equipment, following safety regulations and signaler directions, and assessing work areas for safety issues and operational requirements. The operator must follow instructions, complete equipment inspection paperwork reliably, and work the designated schedule, including overtime as needed with proper notification.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as an equipment operator.
• Experience and knowledge operating construction equipment such as bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklifts, and graders.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to inspect equipment.
• Knowledge of soil types.
• Knowledge of excavation and the specifications required for a given excavation.
• Ability to follow instructions correctly and comply with safety regulations.
• Reliability, accountability, and consistency in administrative processes such as equipment inspection paperwork.
• Ability to work the designated schedule and overtime as needed with proper notification.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Must have all required tools and reliable transportation.
• May be required to possess a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate various construction equipment to move earth and other materials precisely.
• Inspect equipment and complete related inspection paperwork.
• Maintain responsibility for safety while operating equipment and follow instructed safety regulations.
• Follow signal directions during equipment operations when applicable.
• Access and assess work areas for safety issues, required processes, and equipment-operation planning.
• Possibly assist with equipment repairs.
• Assist other crafts during downtime, including with non-operating activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed