Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Operates heavy construction equipment to move, load or unload materials.

Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.

Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures.

Performs equipment safety, maintenance checks and routine repairs.

Repairs and maintains equipment, making emergency adjustments as necessary.

Signals directions or warnings to coworkers.

Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.

Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.

Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.

Pushes other equipment when extra traction or assistance is required.

Other duties as assigned.

Required

Skills and Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Minimum one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.

Valid AZ Driver’s License and a clean driver’s license.

Ability to understand and follow instructions; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, construction specifications, and procedure manuals.

Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.

Ability to pass pre-employment background checks including drug screening.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Standing and walking around the project site

Frequent bending, lifting, digging, shoveling and moving of objects on site.

Loud noise

Field environment and subject to all weather conditions.

Working in and around live commuter trains, high voltage, confined space, safety sensitive cabling

Day, evening, night and weekend shift work

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR Rail Works without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR Rail Works is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR Rail Works will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.

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