Operator, Forklift. Nichols Florida

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Mulberry, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment (i.e. track loader, dozer, backhoe, excavator, scraper, grader, side boom, boring machine, RT Extended boom forklift, etc.); to excavate, move and/or grade material. This role involves operating gasoline, diesel, pneumatic or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications. Responsibilities include assembling and operating compressors and pumps, operating levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material. Operators will adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms. Light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines are also required, along with documenting maintenance logs and performing daily equipment inspections. The role requires coordinating machine actions with other activities, loading and moving materials, checking fuel supplies, and calculating slopes and grades. A working knowledge of trenching and excavating requirements and regulations is necessary. Operators must take actions to avoid potential hazards, locate underground services, and understand and implement Red Tag procedures. A valid OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated is mandatory. Following load capacity charts and ensuring proper equipment support is crucial. Observing the travel of all loads and taking appropriate action to avoid injury or damage is essential. Participation in all safety-related processes and programs is expected, with a focus on achieving zero injuries and using stop-work authority when necessary. Reporting all accidents and near misses, participating in investigations, and engaging in pre-job work planning and safety discussions are key responsibilities. Understanding and responding appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices is required. Following established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean work environment are paramount. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to perform rapid and accurate calculations with whole numbers and fractions.

Requirements

3+ years or 6,000 hours 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.

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 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.
Use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
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).
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.