A Level I Operator is an entry level position to operate heavy construction equipment such as labor, operating water trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, etc. The expectation is for Level I Operators to have a willingness to learn and grow through on-the-job training and/or the ABC Heavy Equipment Operators Apprenticeship Program.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Competencies:
- Operating Heavy Equipment
- Planning and Organization skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
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Duties:
- Safely and efficiently operating equipment and any other equipment related to the assignment
- Perform operational and safety check of equipment prior to use
- Maneuver heavy equipment into loading/unloading positions, understanding and following commands from the crew as needed and ensure positioning is correct
- Identify and report and document unsafe conditions, injuries/accidents, and necessary repairs in a timely manner in order to promote correction to allow continuation of work
- Operate a variety of units including gasoline and diesel-powered units
- Constant effort to improve skills required to operate heavy equipment
- Keep detailed and accurate timecards, equipment sheets, and logs of working hours and vehicle use
- Communicate effectively with foreman and co-workers both verbally and in written form
- Manual labor, such as digging, scooping, lifting and pushing throughout the shift as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- OSHA 10
- Equivalent to high school diploma
- Enrollment in the Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship Program
- Must possess a valid Nevada driver license
- High level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- Confident, consistent, and decisive personality
- Can work with supervision
- High flexibility with solid interpersonal skills that allows effective work within a diverse and unpredictable environment
- Adjustment/preventive maintenance, and storage of equipment and a variety of trucks and other related equipment
- Operation of equipment such as front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, etc.
- Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances related to equipment use in the area of work
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Ensure safe work procedures are observed at all times
- Enrolling in the ABC Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship Program
- Operating a variety of construction equipment and trucks properly and safely
- Ability to perform minor maintenance and adjustments to assigned equipment
- Recognize potentially hazardous situations related to an assignment and taking appropriate action
- Accurate record keeping
- Contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities
- Establish effective and trusting working relationships with those involved in the work
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Work Conditions:
- Physical ability to lift up to 100 lb
- Hazards associated with the trade
- Exposure to construction sites
- Safety equipment will be required such as steel-toed safety boots
- Work both indoors and outdoors
- Will be required to work in extreme weather conditions
- Overtime as required