Operator - Light

Cajun Industries, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to work on plant operations or construction sites in Kentucky. You will operate equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, forklifts, and more while maintaining safety standards and performing routine inspections.

You will read load charts, interpret hand signals, and assist other crew members as needed. Responsibilities include loading and transporting materials, performing light maintenance on tools and equipment,

Qualifications

• Read and interpret load charts to position materials safely.
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• Perform routine maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Conduct daily inspections on equipment including fluids and refueling.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
• Move materials and assist other crew members as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Read load charts

Hand signals interpretation

Equipment maintenance

Daily equipment inspection

Safety awareness

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front-end Loaders

Backhoes

Forklifts

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.