Operator - Light

careers-cajunusa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Light Equipment Operator position requires handling hand-held devices and operating heavy machinery on project sites. You will read load charts, follow hand signals for material placement, and perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure safe operations.

Responsibilities include loading, transporting, and unloading materials, assisting other trades, and reporting any equipment issues to supervisors while maintaining high safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate hand-held mechanical devices and heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to read and interpret load charts and safety requirements.
• Capable of performing basic maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Experience communicating with crew, supervisors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret load charts
• Interpret hand signals to determine material placement
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including fluids and wear
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Skills

Chart reading

Hand signals

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Math skills

Problem solving

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Backhoes

Generators

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Light Equipment Operator must have the ability and experience to operate hand-held mechanical devices used on project site. Will operate one or more piece of equipment including but are not limited to: bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, back hoes, forklifts, graders, diggers, drills, generators, saws, pumps. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Read and interpret load charts
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.