Heavy Industrial Construction Laborer - Equipment Operator

Heavy Industrial Construction Laborer - Equipment Operator

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate heavy industrial equipment including but not limited to Aerial lifts, Industrial Forklifts, Telehandlers etc.
• Inspect and maintain small industrial equipment on site
• Signals operators of construction equipment (such as cranes and diggers) to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
• Digs trenches using spades and other equipment by ensuring that they conform to length and width specifications.
• Perform general laborer tasks pertaining to concrete, structural steel, equipment setting, demolition, or other tasks as directed by project superintendent
• Removes projections from concrete using a variety of mechanized and hand tools and equipment.
• Mixes, grades, and pours concrete in appropriate quantities into existing frameworks by following provided instructions.
• Clears work sites by removing debris and hazardous materials to make them ready for construction work.
• Transports tools and equipment to and from storage areas or delivery trucks before and after each shift.
• Installs and removes barricades to provide assistance in ensuring worksite safety.
• Cleans hand tools on a regular basis and performs preventative and general maintenance on construction equipment and machinery.
• Ascertains the safety of all tools and machinery by ensuring that they are kept under lock and key and issued to authorized personnel only.
• Assists other craft workers as needed or assigned.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.
• Industrial machine licenses (such as a forklift license) preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three or more years of Journeyman Laborer related experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Experience with heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and telehandlers
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other industrial structures
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment
• Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints
• Ability to comprehend and trouble‑shoot mechanical systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must have excellent stamina
• Coordinate eye-hand movements with control and precision
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles
• May be exposed to loud noises
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity or cold and wet conditions
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or waste

OTHER:

• Overtime maybe required
• Shiftwork may be required
• Holiday and weekend work may be required

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Must possess and bring hand tools to each job site such as:

Tape Measure (30-35