Equipment Operator

TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES INC; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 73,012 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Per Diem (hotel/food)

Paid time Off

Job summary

TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES INC is seeking a dependable Equipment Operator to support our field team. The role is seasonal with an hourly wage of $20.00 on basic work, and prevailing on-site wage ranges between $53.50–$56.45 per hour.

You will operate a range of power equipment, trucks, forklifts, and striping tools, perform basic maintenance, and assist with road painting and taping while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of equipment operator experience.
• Valid CDL license and clean driving record required.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic and specialized power equipment used in field and yard operations.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment including forklifts and skid steers.
• Perform basic maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Assist in painting and road taping as needed.
• Follow safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL license

Forklift certification

Job description

Traffic Safety Services (TSS) is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Equipment Operator to support our team.

Hourly wage: $20.00/hr.; prevailing wage for on-site work: $53.50 - $56.45/hr. otherwise. This position will report to the Crew Foreman or Division Manager. This is a seasonal position.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate basic and specialized power equipment typically used in the field such as, but not limited to: sign installation equipment, various types of power equipment, hand striping equipment, groover, paint truck, various components of machine striping equipment, forklift, skid steer, and various types of power equipment used in field and/or yard operations.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment.
• Operate a forklift and skid steer for loading and unloading trucks and/or equipment and materials.
• Perform basic maintenance for assigned operating equipment.
• Assist in the painting and taping of roads.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands And/or Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand/walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with appropriate assistance/equipment.
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; moving equipment and machinery parts; moving traffic, and fumes and airborne particles.
• Noise level of the work environment is usually moderate/loud.

Education, Experience and Required Skills, Including Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Required High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience or training as an equipment operator.
• Must possess good communication skills (oral and written).
• Valid CDL driver’s license and clean driving record are REQUIRED.
• Forklift certification.
• Understanding of basic installation and ability to layout proper installation are required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K-with employer match
• Competitive Wages
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Critical, Hospital, & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Bonus Potential
• Employee Assistants Program
• Paid Per Diem (100% Hotel / $45.00 Daily for Food)
• Paid time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing Provided