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SalaryOVERVIEW:
EDUCATION:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Please use bulleted list)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Operates conventional lift crane up to a capacity of 200 Tons.
RESPONSIBILITIES: SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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EDUCATION:
Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels; be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written; and pass a craft-specific test.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of four (4) years as a Heavy Equipment Operator in refinery chemical, petrochemical or similar plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein. Must know how to perform the work described herein. Must work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, make decisions based on measured criteria, read and understand drawings and specifictions, visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings, read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow instructions both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test. Requires current valid driver's license and three (3) years clear driving history. Must pass specific Operator Certification Test at jobsite.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship required
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Please use bulleted list)
- Operates light construction equipment such as air tuggers, air compressors, water pumps, generators, elevators, forklifts, small cranes and similar construction equipment.
- May also operate heavy construction equipment if qualified.
- Turns valves, shifts levers, turns hand wheels and depresses pedals to drive machines and control equipment and attachments.
- May perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines and equipment.
- Occasionally perform mechanical repairs on machines and equipment.
- Must know the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of any and all heavy equipment, such as load capacities, operating speeds, special hazard warnings and instructions.
- Must know standard hand signals and should also be knowledgeable of pertinent OSHA regulations.
- Primary responsibility is to operate equipment up to a capacity of 200 Tons.
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to effectively verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers and fellow workers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds, see well (either normally or with correction), hear well (either naturally or with correction) in order to recognize safety alarms and signals and the various sounds of danger associated with construction or maintenance projects, climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, manuever in tight working quarters; and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions associated with refinery, chemical, or petrochemical facilities. Must be medically cleared for respirator usage. Must be able to wear properly fitting respirators.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Normal work environment will be construction sites within operating plants. This will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.
