Equipment Operator - Northwest, AK

NANA Construction, LLC; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NANA Construction, LLC in Kotzebue, AK seeks a heavy equipment operator to drive and maneuver machinery, perform routine inspections, and support site operations. The role requires experience with backhoes, dump trucks, skid steers, excavators, and loaders, along with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and readiness to perform additional duties as needed in a demanding field environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 10 years Heavy Equipment Operator experience.
• Minimum 1 year of directly related experience required.
• Experience with backhoe, dump truck, zoom boom, skid steer, excavator, and loader.
• Driver's license and clean driving record for last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-use, monthly, quarterly and/or annual inspections for the equipment in which he/she will operate.
• Fastens attachments, such as graders, plows, and rollers, to tractor with hitch pins.
• Releases brake, shifts gears, and depresses accelerator or moves throttle to control forward and backward movement of tractor.
• Steers heavy equipment by turning steering wheel and depressing brake pedals.
• Immediately report all Incidents/Accidents, no matter how small, to their Supervisor.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

Drives gasoline or diesel powered equipment to move materials, operate dump truck, use machinery to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment by performing the following duties.

*Hiring for this position is contingent on contract award*

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-use, monthly, quarterly and/or annual inspections for the equipment in which he/she will operate
• Fastens attachments, such as graders, plows, and rollers, to tractor with hitch pins.
• Releases brake, shifts gears, and depresses accelerator or moves throttle to control forward and backward movement of tractor.
• Steers heavy equipment by turning steering wheel and depressing brake pedals.
• Immediately report all Incidents/Accidents, no matter how small, to their Supervisor.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent or ten (10) years Heavy Equipment Operator experience will be considered.
• Minimum one (1) years directly related experience required.
• Previous backhoe, dump truck, zoom boom, skid steer, excavator, and Loader experience.
• Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift, move and /or carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Steel toed boots required on the job.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the site, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification .

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.