Equipment Operator - Sampson Construction

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Equipment Operators will operate different kinds of power construction equipment that move, dig, or grade earth. They also operate machines that spread, smooth, or level asphalt and concrete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Site layout and use of layout instruments.
• Use of basic hand tools and basic power tools.
• Ability to Operate basic equipment (forklift, skid loader, rubber tire loader, water pumps, grinders, bobcat attachments, tamps, lifts).
• Understanding of the various building types and construction methods (steel frame, masonry, pre-cast building, pre-engineered metal building, wood framed building, etc.).
• Recognizes and properly handles material deliveries to jobsite.
• Understands and implements safety procedures and practices.
• Welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Scaffold assembly skills.
• Operator skills on heavy equipment.
• Reads grade and can grade to lines.
• Coordinate truck dumping or haul off.
• Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills or foundation materials.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment or report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Ensure that proper safety (wearing hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Director.
• Performs all tasks required or assigned by job site superintendent / foreman.