Light Equipment Operator I (New Albany, OH) na Burns & McDonnell

A Light Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating Trencher (sit down rider), Pile Driver (sit down rider), Forklift (extending boom), Skid Steer, Backhoe, and Excavator to support construction projects. They may also perform manual labor tasks as needed and are often involved in basic equipment maintenance.

• Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a Trencher (sit down rider), Pile Driver (sit down rider), Forklift (extending boom), Skid Steer, Backhoe, and Excavator
• Prepare construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation.
• Dig holes, trenches, and excavate material.
• Drive pilings into the ground for foundations and other structural support.
• Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance on the equipment they operate
• Understand and interpret blueprints and designs.
• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures when operating and maintaining equipment is a crucial aspect of the job.
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks and equipment.
• Assisting with site preparation tasks, such as clearing land or grading soil.
• Providing support to construction crews, including transporting materials and equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years experience operating light equipment in a construction setting
• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses.
• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates.
• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 60 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work under stressful situation
• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information