Equipment Operator
Workskill
- Orlando, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for adhering to all Company and Project safety programs, policies, and procedures as well as all Federal, State, and local safety codes and regulations.
- Successfully complete Company safety induction training to perform the requirements aligned with this responsibility.
- Conduct pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Notifies supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken or planned.
- Checks that loads are centered and properly stacked to load, unload, and move material within or near the plant yard or work site.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crewmembers.
- Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered with daily vehicle check lists.
- Possess a valid Forklift and/or heavy machinery certificate.
- Valid Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Minimum of two-years of relevant experience
- Education High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to perform basic reading, writing, mathematical functions, and comprehend instructions
- Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all customers, team members and management.
- Sound understanding of safety guidelines.
- Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relationships.
- Able to work with minimal supervision and with minimal technical guidance.
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Good knowledge of the materials, tools, equipment, and machinery that are used in the industry is preferred.
- Previous OSHA training a plus
- While performing the duties of this job, this is an in-field position and hours will be determined by the Superintendent (based on daylight hours and project needs).
- Work environment will change often and will require consistent awareness to surroundings and potential dangers to themselves and others.
- May be required to work under extreme environmental conditions and work from excessive heights with high reach equipment and/or scaffolding elevations.
- Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. with assistance from others or lifting devices from floor to waist and waist to floor
- Ability to walk, hear, see in order to reasonably perform essential job functions
- Must have agility and a good sense of balance, willing to work in high places
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