Operator Laborer I

The Zemba Companies • Zanesville, OH

107d • $20 - $28

About The Position

The Operator Laborer I is responsible to assist, operate, and maintain heavy, motorized equipment used in aspects of earth moving excavation in both surface and subsurface conditions in a safe and efficient manner. Assist equipment Operators and any additional field personnel with various duties including handling material, set up and tear down of equipment, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and operating various hand tools on job sites. Ensure that all equipment and tools are properly accounted for.

Requirements

• Class A - CDL License with Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• One (1) to five (5) years experience preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent customer relation’s skills.
• Ability to work in areas of uneven terrain.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exemplify a strong work ethic.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Able to successfully pass all required training.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor at commercial and residential buildings, highways and excavation or demolition sites for heavy construction projects.
• Clean and prepare job sites and tools, manually dig trenches, set braces and clean up rubble and debris, as needed.
• Perform numerous manual duties, including the operation of both manual and mechanical clearing equipment, installation of manual pipes, structure and installation (MH’s or CB’s) and installation of storm water protection devices (silt fences and bole checks).
• Assist with excavation and/or hand excavation of soils.
• Operate hand and power tools of all types including air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, measuring equipment, handheld power saws and compaction equipment.
• Set up, maintain, and tear down traffic control devices and a variety of other equipment.
• Operate a multitude of heavy motorized equipment used in earth moving operations, including excavators, bulldozers, compaction equipment, skid steer, directional drills and front end loaders.
• Construct, build, level and excavate land and below surfaces using construction equipment.
• Use equipment as appropriate to perform general excavation practices such as leveling, grading and loading.
• Identify and observe proper construction hand signals etiquette to efficiently and safely operate machines.
• Load a multitude of materials either to or from job sites onto different variations of trucks, transport vehicles and roll off containers.
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize the risk of injury or property damage.
• Follow the field supervisor’s direction by utilizing a multitude of machines to complete general tasks.
• Read and comply with safety plans, work permits, maintenance instructions, training manuals, MSDS’s, warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings plan upon completion of length of employment requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees