Traveling Equipment Operator

Robinson Construction Company; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Robinson Construction Company in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks an experienced equipment operator to manage various types of heavy equipment including forklifts and dozers. Candidates should possess three years of experience, adhere to safety standards, and have knowledge of equipment operation techniques.

This role includes responsibilities like inspecting equipment, maintaining it, and ensuring safety on site. A high school diploma is preferred, along with specialized certifications such as OSHA 10 or MSHA.

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Qualifikationen

• Three or more years of operating experience with heavy equipment.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Aufgaben

• Operates equipment which lifts, hoists or moves materials for construction.
• Adhere to safety regulations and report hazards.
• Perform maintenance routine on equipment.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of heavy equipment operation techniques and hand signals

Ability to work successfully as a team

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification

Tools

Excavators

Backhoes

Forklifts

Jobbeschreibung

This position operates various types of equipment such as industrial forklift, aerial lift, LUL, dozer etc. on a heavy industrial project site.

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates equipment which lifts, hoists or moves material for construction purposes.
• Determines load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Receive construction materials and deliver them to work sites.
• Identify faults in equipment and take measures to fix them.
• Carryout out minimal repairs on machine when necessary.
• Adhere to safety regulations and report hazards to relevant authorities.
• Adhere to company work policies and conditions.
• Perform maintenance routine on equipment.
• Pack dirt and other waste products from work environment to dumping area.
• Document information of equipment purchase, repairs and maintenance for record keeping.
• Inspect working environment even before work begins to ensure that it is safe.
• Establish good working relationship on site.
• Manipulate or depress controls to regulate speed and direction of equipment and movements according to written, verbal, or signal instructions. Works within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Inspects equipment on a daily basis to ensure safe operation before use.
• Reviews daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.
• Inspects bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements and removes and batches packaging tickets.
• Directs truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
• Weighs bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May perform a variety of duties including those of other positions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three or more years of operating experience with equipment such as excavators, skid steers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, backhoes, etc.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation techniques and hand signals.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and construction industrial equipment.
• Skill in the standard use of tools and equipment of the profession.
• Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints.
• Ability to comprehend and trouble‑shoot mechanical systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Coordinate eye‑hand movements with control and precision.
• Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
• Forceful movements of the shoulder.
• Repetitive movements as well as static and awkward postures of the neck, shoulder, wrist and low back.
• Vibration of the lower back.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles.
• May be exposed to loud noises.
• Position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

OTHER:

• Some travel, overtime, weekends, shift work and holidays may be required.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

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

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer; including minorities, females, individuals with disability and protected veterans. We participate in E‑Verify.