light-equipment-operator-ii-environmental-remediation

Description

A Light Equipment Operator in construction is responsible for operating Compactors, Front-end loaders, and Dump Truck to support construction and maintenance projects. They may also perform manual labor tasks as needed and are often involved in basic equipment maintenance.

• Operating compactors, front-end loaders, and dump trucks for various construction tasks, including loading, hauling, and unloading materials

• Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance on the equipment they operate

• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures when operating and maintaining equipment is a crucial aspect of the job

• Loading and unloading materials from trucks and equipment

• Assisting with site preparation tasks, such as clearing land or grading soil

• Providing support to construction crews, including transporting materials and equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment

• Interpret drawings

• Unload the material

• Move material to the work area where it will be used

• Inspect rigging

• Inspect the equipment

• Excavate and backfill for foundations, trenches, U/G duct banks and ground gird

• Grading and compaction

• Demo concrete

• Build pads/dirt work

• Installing RCP pipe/precast manholes

• Install bedding material for precast structures

• Performing other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years' experience operating light equipment in a construction setting

• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull

• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment

• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses

• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates

• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time

• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems

• Ability to work under stressful situations

• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology

• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Craft

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 264781

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A