Equipment Operator

Description Purpose: Operates several types of power construction equipment such as compressors, pumps, hoists, derricks, cranes, shovels, tractors, scrapers or motor graders to excavate, move and grade search, erect structural and reinforcing steel and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials. Work Schedule: Varies by location. Must have open availability any time any day of the week. Length of employment is limited to job assignment and/or project duration. Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to:) Turn valves and control air and water output of compressors and pumps. Adjust hand wheels and depress pedals to drive machines and control attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms. Read engineering drawings. Judge distances and slopes accurately. Use machinery to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites. Operate equipment to clear and grade land to prepare it for construction of roads, buildings, and bridges. Use machines to dig trenches to lay or repair sewer and other pipelines and hoist heavy construction materials. Operate machinery that spreads asphalt and concrete on roads and other structures. Setup and inspect equipment, make adjustments, and perform some maintenance and minor repairs. Control equipment by moving levers, foot pedals, operating switches, or joysticks. Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy. Follow oral and written directions. Work within company policy as outlined in the Samuel EPC Craft Handbook and maintain compliance with both the Samuel EPC Human Resources Policy Manual and the Samuel EPC Safety Manual. Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman/supervisor as needed. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Three (3) years minimum Field experience in trade Able to identify all hand signals, weight limits, safety regulations, and operating codes that are relevant for equipment operation. Must have current drivers license and other certification if required by OSHA, state, or federal regulations Ability to work with others to achieve job goals Read, write and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need) Physical Requirements Stand or walk for long periods of time Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl See well (naturally or with correction) Eyehand coordination Good physical fitness Good sense of balance Work at great heights Tool Requirements Steel toed work boots Raincoat or poncho Environment: Construction Workers perform physically demanding work including lifting and carrying heavy objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling in awkward positions. Some work at great heights, or outdoors in all weather conditions. With some projects, work exposure to harmful/hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes, odors, lead-based paints, asbestos, loud noise, or dangerous machinery may exist. To avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats, protective chemical suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, or hearing. While working in underground and/or confined spaces, Construction Workers must be especially alert to safely follow procedures and must deal with a variety of hazards.