Heavy Equipment Operator

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment within the company’s safety policies.
• Load and unload materials from vendors when delivered.
• Make deliveries to stations throughout the facility.
• Assist construction workers with moving material and equipment.
• Maintain required paperwork and documentation.
• Collect and dispose of scrap material.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to do physical work, lift moderately heavy objects.
• Able to operate an extend reach forklift
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Must be able to work assigned schedule.

Preferred Skills

N/A

Additional Notes:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/Physical Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

☒ Noise Conditions- exposed to constant or intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or fatigue

☒ Heat/Cold – exposure to high or low temperatures

☒ Injury Exposure – exposed to workplace hazards or potential injuries

☒ Atmospheric Exposure – exposed to dust, fumes, vapors or mists

☒ Inside – 75% or more

☐ Outside – 75% or more

☐ Both – equal amounts of time inside and outside

Other – Please specify-

☒ Sitting - for extended period of time without being able to leave the work area

☒ Standing - for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area

☒ Climbing - ladders, scaffolding, work in overhead areas, etc.

☒ Walking - considerable distances, please indicate

☒ Lifting – Please indicate the weight and amount of time spent on lifting activities

☒ Up to 50 pounds

☒ Lifting equipment and assistance provided

☐ minimal & occasional --- OR ---

☒ maximum and frequent

☒ Pulling and/or pushing – on a frequent basis

☒ Carrying - regularly carries objects in his/her arms or on the shoulder(s)

☒ Grasping - regularly picks up objects with fingers

☒ Reaching - regularly required to use hands and arms to reach objects

☒ Stooping/Crouching – regularly required to bend forward by bending at the waist or by bending legs and spine

☒ Crawling - required to work in confined space, crawl and move about on hands and knees

☐ ColorDetermination – requires color determination (no color blindness)

☒ NearAcuity - requires clarity at 20 feet or more with or without corrective lenses

☒ Speaking - requires expressing ideas by the spoken word

☒ Listening - requires the perception of speech or the nature of sounds in the air

☐ Tasting/Smelling – requires the ability to distinguish difference in quality of flavors and/or odors, using tongue and/or nose.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED- check all that apply

☒ Hard Hat

☒ Steel Toed Shoes

☒ Back Support Belt

☐ Respirator

☐ Protective Clothing

☒ Ear Protection

☒ Safety glasses

☐ Other please specify: Gloves

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person