Beech Island - Operator Equipment - Heavy 2

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • North Augusta, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate one or several types of powered construction equipment, such as track loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, scrapers, graders, side booms, boring machines, and extended-boom forklifts, to excavate, move, or grade material. The role involves operating and inspecting equipment, coordinating work with crew members, following equipment capacity requirements, and working safely at a construction site.

Requirements

• At least 3 years or 6,000 hours of experience working as an equipment operator.
• Strong working knowledge of operating and rigging crafts.
• Working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices for each piece of equipment operated.
• An executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before operating equipment.
• A commercial driver's license is required when equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in confined or cluttered spaces and uneven areas, and maintain the range of motion and flexibility required by the job.
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing physical labor in temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate powered equipment to move objects or materials according to project specifications, including operating equipment controls and attachments.
• Assemble and operate compressors and pumps.
• Perform light equipment maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines; maintain equipment maintenance logs.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and document the results.
• Coordinate machine actions with other work activities and respond to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and other materials using construction equipment.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Use blade-equipped equipment to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks, and distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Calculate material slopes and grades, and apply knowledge of trenching and excavation requirements and regulations.
• Avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects; locate underground services before beginning work.
• Understand and implement equipment Red Tag procedures safely.
• Hold an OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated.
• Follow load-capacity charts and ensure equipment is properly supported for its capacity and type.
• Observe 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.
• Respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices, and follow established safety rules while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication and perform basic arithmetic rapidly and accurately.

Benefits

• Health, life, accident, and disability insurance may be available, depending on geographic region and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Financial programs.
• Professionals may be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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