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Equipment Operator

 
 

Location:

Manhattan, KS


Description:

Primary Responsibility:  Operates several types of heavy equipment in various job conditions and locations.  May be asked to perform multiple jobs as needed to meet customer requirements.

Job Duties:

  • Safely operates equipment in accordance with job site plans
  • Operates equipment according to proper operational procedures
  • Performs and documents regular maintenance checks, maintains adequate records of equipment performance
  • Provides pre-operation and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operating properly
  • Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality
  • Perform minor repairs on equipment issues
  • Report needs for larger repairs to the appropriate parties
  • Abide by all local, state, federal regulations while operating equipment
  • Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by taking extra precautions and working with utmost care and consideration
  • Performs all jobs as assigned by supervision and/or site lead person

 

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience working with various types of heavy equipment
  • Possession of a commercial driver’s license, or a willingness to obtain the license
  • Knowledge of proper and safe operation of heavy equipment
  • Ability to maintain, inspect, clean and occasionally repair pieces of heavy equipment
  • Keen attention to detail and situational awareness to maintain the safety of the work environment
  • Strong work ethic and physical ability to lift 50+ pounds
  • Basic knowledge of math and skills to read blueprints
  • Knowledge of grade stakes and grade checking a plus
  • Must be able to pass a physical.
  • Must be able to pass a drug test.
  • Possess the ability to follow instructions with strong oral and written skills
  • Report to assigned job area in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time
  • Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined by local regulations and OSHA/MSHA 

 

Job Environment: 

  • Regularly works outside in all weather conditions and is regularly exposed to airborne particles requiring safety glasses and other personal protection equipment
  • Operators often work in noisy conditions and must wear proper hearing protection
  • The job requires regularly sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, squatting, standing
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
  • Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary

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