Skid Steer Operator

Phillips, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips, Inc. is seeking a Skid Steer Operator to handle skid steers and related equipment in Tulsa, OK. The role focuses on excavating, moving, grading and loading materials with strict adherence to safety rules and site procedures.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of relevant experience, pass operator qualification tests, and maintain safe, efficient workflow while coordinating with crew and safeguarding underground utilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant skid steer experience.
• Must pass operator qualification testing.
• Able to follow safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer and other equipment to excavate, move, grade and load materials.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures to maintain workplace safety.
• Locate underground utilities and avoid hazards prior to work.
• Monitor operations to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Control attachments (blades, buckets) to perform tasks.
• Start engine and maneuver the skid steer using controls.
• Coordinate with crew using signals to position and move loads.
• Transport and maneuver materials to complete construction tasks.
• Manage fuel supplies for ongoing operations.
• Perform multiple passes to distribute materials per project specs.

Skills

Safety compliance

Decision making

Attention to slopes

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2–3 years skid steer experience

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.

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