Operator - North Pole, AK

Job Summary

• Operates the specific vehicles used for the project work in their field of specialty (road, pipelines, rail, etc.) in observance of the safety guidelines.

• Must be proficient on a front end loader, mechanically inclined, ability to weld/cut with some light fabrication.
• Repair and replace crusher components such as conveyor belts, guarding, rollers, etc.
• Operate power construction equipment, such as bulldozers, front‑end loaders, backhoes, scrapers, motor graders, shovels and derricks.
• May also maintain running large pumps or air compressors.
• Heavy equipment operators drive heavy construction equipment and control their attachments, such as buckets, swing booms, scrapers and blades. They also control water and air output of pumps and compressors.
• Have a keen sense of basic maintenance and repair of the equipment they operate.
• Operating engineers may be encouraged to perform equipment and materials inspections.
• They must comprehend specifications and instructions, both verbal and written.
• Working with heavy‑duty machinery requires knowledge of and strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• MSHA Certification.
• OSHA 10 hr Certification.
• CPR/First Aid Certification desired.

• Pass pre‑employment/random drug screening and a PAT (physical abilities test).
• May occasionally exert force of 20-50 pounds, 10-25 pounds frequently, or 10 pounds constantly.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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