Skid Loader Operator

Davita Inc.; Bucyrus (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Skid Steer Operator to efficiently operate heavy machinery and assist in job site operations. The ideal candidate will ensure the safe handling of equipment and maintain high standards of safety throughout the work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy machinery including Skid Steer Loader.
• Physical ability to handle equipment and perform job tasks.
• Familiarity with safety protocols in heavy machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Skid Loader and other heavy machinery as required.
• Loads and unloads materials at job sites.
• Maintains equipment and ensures safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Coordination

Physical Fitness

Equipment Operation

Job description

Job Summary:

The Skid Steer Operator's primary responsibility is to operate the Skid Loader. The operator may also be required to operate other machinery and equipment as needed and assist in the general operation of each job site.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading materials.
• Checking and maintaining string line.
• Operating equipment such as pavers, material transfer vehicles, skid steer loaders, and other heavy machinery.
• Maintaining all equipment and tools.
• Ensuring safety through good hand, foot, and eye coordination.
• Performing physical activities like standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and bending; climbing equipment ladders to reach the operator's seat.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

Applicants must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements: (Based on position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining stationary or standing/sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving around the worksite: Constantly
• Changing positions like stooping, kneeling, crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving, lifting objects: Constantly
• Talking and hearing: Constantly
• Seeing at close and distance ranges: Constantly
• Repeating motions with wrists, hands, fingers: Constantly
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, poles: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• Traveling regionally or nationally: Rarely

Physical Demands:

• Standing for work: Standing
• Moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Moving objects over 100 pounds: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Constantly
• Outdoor elements: Constantly
• Noisy and hazardous environments: Constantly
• Shift work, including overnight: Occasionally
• Overtime and weekends: Constantly
• Office environment: Rarely