Equipment Operator Fort Valley GA

Job Description
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Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

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Scope of Position



Operates several types of heavy power construction equipment such as large excavators bulldozers backhoes move graded soil / materials for the installation of large pipe tanks steel and all soil / structure related construction materials. Safely operate forklift for material handling for site logistics. This may include offloading or loading trucks positioning material for installation.



Job Responsibilities

Operate Forklift in a safe manner understanding load capacities and terrain limitations.
Adjust hand wheels and levers depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments such as blades buckets scrapers and swing booms.
Controls levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift swing or dump material.
Excavate for piping / structures including but not limited to water sewer and storm drain.
Excavate around existing utilities structures safely and precisely.
Excavate to proper trench depths using construction drawings levels lasers etc.
Install trench boxes safely and shoring at all depths required by individual tasks.
Communicate with hand signals to move construction materials.
Follow directions from onsite superintendent / supervisor.
Complete Haskells daily trenching and excavation form and fully understand Haskells Utility Strike Prevention program.
Complete and log daily inspections of all equipment
Execute equipment maintenance routines such as cleaning greasing fueling etc.
Use rigging and rigging best practices to unload lower raise etc. construction materials.
Travel as required.
Other duties which may be assigned as needed.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education & Years of Experience



High school diploma required; minimum 4 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.



Qualifications

Must be certified to operate forklift and provide documentation prior to use.
Read and understand engineered drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of builders levels and grade rods rotating lasers and pipe lasers.
Judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
Knowledge of hand signals and able to relay hand signals effectively.
Certification in rigging.
Knowledge of excavation trenching & shoring best practices.
Act as a competent person for trenching & shoring.
Communicate effectively with co-workers & supervisors.
OSHA 10 or 30.
Ability to understand & execute the company vision & values of Team Excellence Service & Trust.
Foundational Competencies

Strategy Planning for the Future: Developing talent organizational alignment strategic networking and strategic thinking.
Delivery - Achieving Results: Analytical thinking problem solving and decision making results driven flexible thinking managing resources teamwork and team leadership.
Interpersonal - Building Relationships: Customer focus influencing negotiating organizational knowledge communication and presence and diversity and inclusion.
Values

Team: Collaborate and demonstrate respect for team members partners and everyone with whom we do business; ensure open communication.
Excellence: Strive for quality and safety; execute best in class work; creative and innovative; dedicated to continuous improvement.
Service: Passionate about customer service to internal and external clients as well as to the community; creates superior value.
Trust: High standards of ethics and personal accountability; transparency; credibility; fairness.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements



While performing the duties of this job team members may be required to visit alternate locations and therefore must have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to do so. This position requires the ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and manipulate (lift carry move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination arm hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard operate equipment and read application/form information. The team member is frequently required to sit reach with hands and arms talk and hear.