Equipment Operations Spotter

Job Title

Equipment Operations Spotter

The Scissor Lift (Equipment Operations) Spotter supports safe aerial lift operations by guiding and monitoring scissor lift movement, work positioning, and surrounding hazards in active construction environments. The role maintains exclusion zones, prevents struck‑by and pinch‑point incidents, coordinates with nearby trades, and ensures the lift operator can work safely in congested areas such as data halls, corridors, MEP spaces, and overhead work zones.

• Provide dedicated ground guidance for scissor lift travel, positioning, and work‑area setup.
• Maintain continuous visual awareness of the lift, operator, and surrounding conditions while the lift is in motion.
• Assist with safe navigation through congested work areas, including narrow aisles, doorways, ramps, and uneven surfaces.
• Communicate clearly using agreed‑upon hand signals and/or radio communication.
• Identify and actively control hazards, including overhead obstructions, floor hazards, pinch/crush points, and struck‑by exposure from moving equipment.
• Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions exist and notify supervision/Safety as needed.
• Establish and maintain an exclusion zone around the scissor lift during operation when required.
• Keep pedestrians and other trades clear of the lift’s travel path and work radius.
• Assist with barricades, cones, signage, and spotter tape placement as required by site policy.
• Assist the operator with staging material and keep the lift work area clear.
• Help confirm load is within rated capacity and materials are secured before movement.
• Monitor for improper behaviors such as riding rails, leaning out, or relocating while elevated per site rules.
• Support safe entry/exit of the lift and maintain awareness of tie‑off requirements per site policy.
• Ensure lift operations follow manufacturer requirements, OSHA/ANSI expectations, site‑specific safety plans, Meta/GC lift rules, and permit requirements.
• Confirm pre‑use inspections are completed and documented prior to use.
• Participate in daily pre‑task plans (PTPs), JSAs, and stretch & flex sessions.

• Experience working on active construction sites (data center preferred).
• Strong situational awareness and hazard recognition in real time.
• Clear and professional communication with operators, trades, and leadership.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to stop work and raise safety concerns without hesitation.

• Familiarity with aerial lift/MEWP (scissor lifts, boom lifts).
• OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred, can be completed after hiring).
• Experience in mission‑critical environments with high trade density and strict safety rules.
• Knowledge of controlled access zones, barricading, and traffic control practices.

Relocation assistance and sign‑on bonuses may be available in selected positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

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