Skid Steer Operator

Phillips, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips, Inc. is seeking a Skid Steer Operator to perform excavation, material handling, and grading tasks on construction sites in Indiana.

You will operate skid steers and related equipment, follow safety regulations, and coordinate with crew members to ensure efficient, accurate work. The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to pass operator qualification testing.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety regulations and work instructions.
• Judging distances and slopes accurately is essential.
• Decision-making based on verifiable standards.
• Capable of working in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Must pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steers and other equipment to excavate, move, grade, and load materials.
• Learn and comply with safety regulations to ensure workplace safety.
• Locate underground utilities before starting work and monitor for hazards.
• Follow health and safety standards and operate attachments like blades and buckets.
• Start engine, control levers and switches, and coordinate with crew members.
• Transport and maneuver materials and manage fuel supplies for ongoing work.
• Perform multiple passes over work areas to meet project specifications.

Skills

Safety compliance

Distance judgment

Decision making

Dust tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Skid Steer Operator is responsible for operating skid steers and potentially other construction equipment to execute tasks such as excavating, moving, grading, and loading materials. This role requires adherence to safety regulations, precision in operating machinery, and the ability to work efficiently in various construction settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate skid steers and, as needed, other construction equipment like dump trucks, front-end loaders, or graders to excavate, move, grade, and load materials.
• Learn and comply with all safety regulations and procedures to avoid hazards and ensure workplace safety.
• Take precautionary measures to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, including locating underground utilities before beginning work.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Use controls to operate equipment attachments, such as blades and buckets, effectively.
• Start engine and operate the skid steer using controls to move levers, switches, and pedals.
• Coordinate with other crew members, responding to hand or audio signals to position or move loads.
• Transport and maneuver materials, ensuring the efficient execution of construction tasks.
• Manage fuel supplies to guarantee adequate availability for ongoing operations.
• Execute multiple passes over work areas to remove or distribute materials as required by the project specifications.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to follow safety regulations and work instructions, with a keen eye for judging distances and slopes accurately.
• Decision-making skills based on verifiable standards.
• Tolerance for working in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Must pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two to three years of verifiable and relevant experience operating skid steers and other construction equipment.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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