Skid Steer Operator

Phillips Infrastructure; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Infrastructure in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Skid Steer Operator to operate skid steers and related equipment for excavation, movement, grading, and loading tasks on construction sites. Safety compliance and efficient operation are essential as you will work in various environments and coordinate with crew members.

The role requires following safety regulations, precise operation, and the ability to locate underground utilities before starting work.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety regulations and work instructions.
• Two to three years of verifiable experience operating skid steers and other equipment.
• Able to pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steers and other construction equipment to excavate, move, grade, and load materials.
• Learn and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
• Locate underground utilities before beginning work and monitor safety.
• Operate attachments such as blades and buckets with controls.
• Coordinate with crew members using hand or audio signals to position loads.
• Transport and maneuver materials for efficient task execution.
• Manage fuel supplies to ensure adequate availability.
• Complete multiple passes over work areas as required by project specs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Team coordination

Attention to distances

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

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.

• 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.

• Travel Required ***

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.