Heavy Equipment Operator

Adena Corporation; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Corporation is seeking an Equipment Operator to support jobsite activities using a variety of heavy equipment. The role requires reading load charts, performing routine inspections, and adhering to OSHA safety procedures.

Responsibilities include operating cranes, forklifts, dozers and other heavy machinery, reporting issues to supervisors, and maintaining equipment. Travel to different sites may be required. A valid driver's license and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience or training operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Obtain proper training and certifications prior to operating equipment.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Good eyesight, hearing and coordination to operate levers safely.
• Willing to travel to jobsites, sometimes overnight.
• Strong judgment and ability to work with others with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of standardized hand signaling.
• Reliable attendance and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights (crane, forklift, trackhoe, skid loader, etc.).
• Reads and understands load charts for lifting equipment.
• Reports problems to Foreman, Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Follows daily procedures from job orientations and trainings.
• Performs routine inspections and notifies supervisor of defects or needed repairs.
• Cleans and maintains equipment regularly.
• Adheres to safety policies and OSHA procedures to create an accident-free environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Load chart reading

Coordination

Attention to safety

Ability to travel to jobsites

Strong judgment

Reading and following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

The Equipment Operator utilizes a variety of pieces of construction equipment to assist in the completion of jobsite activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights (crane, forklift, trackhoe, skid loader, off road trucks, dozer, backhoe, loader, etc.)
• Reads and understands load charts for lifting type equipment (forklifts & cranes)
• Brings problems/concerns to the attention of the Foreman, Superintendent or Safety Director
• Follows daily procedures as set forth in job orientations and trainings
• Performs routine inspections on assigned equipment and notifies supervisor of defects or needed repairs
• Cleans and maintains equipment regularly
• Adheres to the company's safety policies and OSHA safety procedures to create an accident free work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Sufficient education or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills and characteristics to operate heavy equipment
• Obtain proper training and certifications prior to operating equipment
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles
• Working knowledge of methods to handle materials
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Operators must have good eyesight, hearing and better than average coordination in order to operate both hand and foot levers simultaneously
• Must have the necessary dexterity and fine motor skills
• Operators must have good judgment in order to perform complicated tasks and must be able to work closely with other crafts without constant supervision
• Understanding and use of standardized hand signaling
• Operators must be alert constantly and observant of their surroundings
• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level is generally loud
• Must be willing and able to travel to jobsites which may at times require overnight stays away from home
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Must have a good work ethic, and the ability to understand and carry out written or verbal instructions