Three W Solar - Operator Equipment - Light

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Hillsboro, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment (i.e. compact loader, skid steer, indoor forklift, riding compactor, etc.); to excavate, move and/or grade material. This role involves performing light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines, documenting maintenance logs, and performing daily inspections of equipment. The operator will coordinate machine actions with other activities, load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, and check fuel supplies. They will also drive and maneuver equipment to distribute and level earth or terrain, calculate slopes and grades, and understand trenching and excavating requirements and regulations. Safety is paramount, requiring the operator to avoid potential hazards, locate underground services, understand Red Tag procedures, and follow load capacity charts. Participation in safety processes, pre-job planning, and hazard identification is expected. The role also includes providing on-the-job training to helpers and laborers, producing quality work, and accurately filling out equipment and maintenance records.

Requirements

Multiple years of working experience as an equipment operator
Strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts is required
Must have working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated
A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins
Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads
Must be at least 18 years of age
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following NCCER Certifications: 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 material according to project specifications
Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; operate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material; adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms
Perform light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines
Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment
Perform daily inspections of equipment and document results on daily log
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment
Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability
Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
Calculate slopes and grades of materials
Have a working knowledge of Trenching and excavating requirements and regulations
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
Understand and implement Red Tag procedures relating to equipment in a safe manner
Follow Load capacity charts and assure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and type
Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property
Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested
Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised
Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional
If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions
Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i e back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
Use effective verbal and written communication skills
Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with
Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
Read, understand and apply Operating Manuals, plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Accurately fill out OCI's equipment and maintenance records and reports on a regular basis as required
With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
Inspect subordinates work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards
Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed
Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed
Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used