Traveling Operator/Certified Rigger - Signal Person

Robinson Construction Company; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Traveling Operator/Certified Rigger - Signal Person to operate heavy equipment and ensure safety on job sites. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in equipment operation and rigging, with relevant certifications preferred. This position requires adhering to safety regulations and performing inspections. Competitive compensation with potential overtime and shift work is available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Three or more years of operating experience with relevant equipment.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for material lifting and moving.
• Inspect equipment daily for safe operation.
• Adhere to safety regulations and report hazards.

Skills

Knowledge of heavy equipment operation techniques

Effective communication skills

Mechanical systems troubleshooting

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Boom lifts

Backhoes

Job description

Traveling Operator/Certified Rigger - Signal Person

Traveling Equipment Operator/Certified Rigger - Signal Person

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates equipment which lifts, hoists or moves material for construction purposes.
• Determines load weights and checks them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Receives construction materials and delivers them to work sites.
• Identifies faults in equipment and takes measures to fix them.
• Carrying out minimal repairs on machine when necessary.
• Adheres to safety regulations and reports hazards to relevant authorities.
• Adheres to company work policies and conditions.
• Performs maintenance routine on equipment.
• Packs dirt and other waste products from work environment to dumping area.
• Documents information of equipment purchase, repairs and maintenance for record keeping.
• Inspects working environment even before work begins to ensure that it is safe.
• Establishes good working relationships on site.
• Manipulates or depresses controls to regulate speed and direction of equipment and movements according to written, verbal, or signal instructions, working 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, removes and batches packaging tickets.
• Directs truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and covers, uncovers, or secures loads for delivery.
• Weighs bundles, using floor scales, and records weights for company records.
• Take 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 forklifts, skid steers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, backhoes, etc.
• Three or more years of Rigging and Signaling experience preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
• TWIC card preferred.
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Signal Person and or Rigger Certificate 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 of 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 troubleshoot 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:

• Overtime may be required.
• Shiftwork may be required.
• Holiday and weekend work may be required.

Robinson Construction is a Design‑Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process‑intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

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. If you want to view the EEO is the Law poster, please choose your language: English –Spanish –Arabic -Chinese. If you want to view the EEO is the Law Supplement poster, please choose your language: English –Spanish –Chinese. If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English.