Equipment Operator Job Carlsbad area,New Mexico USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Description General Summary

An equipment operator operates a variety of equipment including tractor, scraper, forklift, bobcat, backhoe, excavator, front-end loader, side-boom, semi-tractor with trailer etc.

Essential Job Functions

Regular and reliable attendance.

Prepared and on time for scheduled shift with proper PPE.

Responsible for Daily Shift validations.

Must possess a current and valid driver license with a clean driving record.

Have appropriate certifications to operate the equipment being used.

Perform and fill out pre-shift vehicle inspection before leaving the yard, check all fluids, tires, lights and all signs as listed on pre-shift.

Gather appropriate job permits and ensure they are filled out correctly with correct signatures.

Have appropriate licenses and certifications to operate the equipment being used.

Follow and/or complete the Detailed Daily Work Plan and ensure crew actively participates, knows and follows each procedure.

Be aware of the dangers associated with hazardous atmospheres and hazards associated with using tools and equipment, perform a job walk to identify all potential hazards around the working area and take procedural actions to mitigate or eliminate if any found.

Participate in safe work, behavioral safety audits and near misses.

Perform monthly tool audits on equipment and ensure compliance (vehicle registration / fire extinguisher).

Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner, and load and unload material as needed for each job site.

Perform tasks assigned by Crew Lead or Foreman.

Perform various duties such as shoring boxes, digging and back-filling various types of ditches and trenches.

Shoot elevations at eye level.

Test for H2S or oxygen-deficient atmospheres and have knowledge of how to read a monitor.

Test the job site for immediate respiratory dangers and know how to read a monitor.

Be actively involved in the Behavioral Safety Process.

Develop knowledge of KSI PPM-SOPs and refer to the SOP Manual prior to each task.

Follow all KS Industries, LLC safety and customer policies and procedures.

Shall perform all physical and mental requirements listed.

Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions in English.
Ability to communicate with employees and various business partners in a professional and courteous manner.
Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out process.
Knowledge of technology (iPads, cellphones, etc.).
Knowledge of Stop Work Authority (SWA).
Ability to complete training for Behavioral Safety Process.
Ability to work with pipe and hand wrenches, hammers, shovels and gas monitors.
Ability to use gas monitors and loads.
Knowledge of rigging and binding equipment.
Ability to operate various types of equipment controls (Case, John Deere, Caterpillar, etc.) and load charts.
Ability to demonstrate basic construction safety rules.
Ability to work in confined spaces for long periods at a time.

Education and Experience

Preferably 1–2 years of industry experience along with knowledge of tools.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Lift, pull, jack, grasp, raise or lower up to 50 lbs using fingers, palms or wrists and manipulate objects. Lift and lower objects from one level to another. Twist, squat, kneel and bend in various positions, with or without objects. Exert force to move an object away. Carry and support objects, usually holding them in hands, arms or on the shoulders.

Work in supine, seated or standing positions.

Working Conditions

The locations vary from site to site. Work is physically demanding and requires the ability to concentrate well on the job at hand, in all types of weather. Majority of the work is construction-based. Walking and working surfaces vary depending on terrain, from flat to extreme slopes and frozen, wet, snowy and slippery conditions.

Working Hours

Normally, a full-time employee will work 40 hours per week, depending on factors such as weather and schedules. Work schedules and hours may vary depending on specific client locations and projects. In general, applicable work schedules include 5–10 h shifts. All labor laws governing rest breaks and meal periods will…