Operator - Rochester, MN

Adolfson & Peterson Construction•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The role of Operator will operate several types of power equipment such as hoists, cranes, forklifts, and trucks to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move equipment or materials. Key accountabilities of the role include: Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture. Be a champion to support IIF efforts for working safely and building a culture of care and concern for each team member in the workplace. Consistently communicate and reinforce the tenets of an IIF workplace. Ensure adherence to processes and procedures that support an IIF culture. Comply with all company safety requirements and policies. Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel using power equipment. Supply tools and materials to different areas of the work site as directed by the trades. Inventory and organize equipment and materials, including properly documenting equipment, tools, and material logs/reporting. Inspect, clean, and maintain power equipment on a daily basis. Observe load rigging and determine the safety of the load or lift. Position forks or lifting device and move the item by sight or according to signals (verbal or hand) from a rigger. Inspect work-in-progress to ensure that it conforms to the specifications, construction schedules, and quality standards as outlined in AP’s quality management program. Assure that workmanship is of the highest quality. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training.
CCO certification as required.
CCO certification for 150 ton crawler crane.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as hoists, cranes, forklifts, and trucks.
Ability to obtain a forklift certification.
Physical agility to climb in and out of and operate heavy equipment throughout the day.
Ability to lift, load, and move equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to travel to project sites up to 70+ miles away.
Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve construction issues.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
Ability to be self-motivated, set own goals and tasks, and contribute to a positive team environment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
Be a champion to support IIF efforts for working safely and building a culture of care and concern for each team member in the workplace.
Consistently communicate and reinforce the tenets of an IIF workplace.
Ensure adherence to processes and procedures that support an IIF culture.
Comply with all company safety requirements and policies.
Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel using power equipment.
Supply tools and materials to different areas of the work site as directed by the trades.
Inventory and organize equipment and materials, including properly documenting equipment, tools, and material logs/reporting.
Inspect, clean, and maintain power equipment on a daily basis.
Observe load rigging and determine the safety of the load or lift.
Position forks or lifting device and move the item by sight or according to signals (verbal or hand) from a rigger.
Inspect work-in-progress to ensure that it conforms to the specifications, construction schedules, and quality standards as outlined in AP’s quality management program.
Assure that workmanship is of the highest quality.
Other duties as assigned.