4716 - Operator Equipment - Heavy 1

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Lake Cormorant, MS

About The Position

Operate one or several types of powered construction equipment—including track loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, scrapers, graders, side booms, boring machines, and extended-boom forklifts—to excavate, move, and grade materials. Equipment operators work in a typical construction-site environment and perform equipment operation, coordination, inspection, and light maintenance duties while following site safety rules and procedures. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an equipment operator.
Strong working knowledge of operating and rigging crafts.
Working knowledge of operating limitations and safe work practices for each piece of equipment operated.
Executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before operation begins.
Commercial driver's license required when equipment is operated on public roads.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess an OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; perform repetitive movements; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and maintain the range of motion and flexibility required by job duties.
Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas, and climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction
NCCER Rigger
NCCER Site Layout

Responsibilities

Operate gasoline-, diesel-, pneumatic-, or electric-powered equipment to move objects or materials according to project specifications.
Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; operate controls and attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
Perform light equipment maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and oiling; document maintenance logs and daily inspection results.
Coordinate equipment actions with crew members using hand or audio signals, and load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials.
Check fuel supplies at work sites and operate equipment to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks, or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
Calculate material slopes and grades and apply working knowledge of trenching and excavation requirements and regulations.
Avoid hazards and obstructions, locate underground services before work begins, and follow equipment Red Tag procedures safely.
Possess an OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the equipment being operated.
Follow load-capacity charts and ensure equipment is properly supported according to its capacity and type.
Monitor the travel of loads and take appropriate action to prevent injury or property damage.
Participate in safety processes, programs, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify and mitigate hazards, report concerns, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Report accidents and near misses to a supervisor and participate in investigations as needed.
Recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices, follow established safety rules, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform basic arithmetic accurately; listen to coworkers’ suggestions and safety concerns, ask questions, and provide feedback.