What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at PKG Contracting?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Operating a dozer, excavator, front end loader and forklift
- Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
- Cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on equipment.
- Ensuring equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off, or loading and unloading it.
- Observing the safe distribution of concrete and other materials.
- Ensuring sites are kept clean and safe.
- Attending meetings and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
- Identifying faults and troubleshooting equipment as required.
- Performing other construction duties as needed.
CORE EXPECTATIONS
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and perform in a fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines efficiently and cost effectively
BEHAVIORAL
- Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
- Keen attention to detail and a high level of initiative.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 years’ construction industry experience preferred
- High School diploma/GED preferred
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrated strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
- Compliance with all OSHA and other federal agency regulations
- Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, include hard hat, safety (hard toe) shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb, balance, twist, pull, push, have hand/finger dexterity and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
- Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in various weather conditions.
- Vision abilities (with or without correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Sensory ability to talk, hear, smell, touch and feel.
- Able to work in all weather conditions including, but not limited to, heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc.
- Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects; 25-50 lbs. of force frequently; 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.