Advanced Equipment Operator

Redstone Construction Group, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an Equipment Operator to handle various machinery for road and site construction. The ideal candidate will be skilled in operating heavy equipment and adhering to safety regulations. This is a full-time position requiring potential travel and flexible hours, including weekends. Applicants should be capable of physical duties and routine maintenance on equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance.
• Familiar with OSHA safety procedures.
• Capable of conducting routine inspections and maintenance.
• Ability to control traffic at worksites by flagging.
• Experience in training lower-level employees.

Responsibilities

• Operate various sizes of heavy equipment for construction.
• Follow all safety protocols and report problems.
• Conduct routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Assist in traffic control at work sites.
• Train lower-level employees in maintenance and repair tasks.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Decision Making

Learning Orientation

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Results Driven

Technical Capacity

Thoroughness

Time Management

Job description

Operator Job Description

Summary/Objective

The equipment operator operates a variety of equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, highways, parking lots, and other large site jobs. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Essential Functions

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures, bringing problems to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, safety director, or HR manager.
• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, referring defects or needed repairs to the supervisor and cleaning equipment.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, controlling traffic at worksites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas as required.
• Assists in training lower-level employees performing the maintenance and repair duties as required.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Learning Orientation
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Results Driven
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Supervisorial Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The job requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 75 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 45 hours per week. Working hours may vary due to job necessity. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

May be required to travel.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.