Equipment Operator Job Description

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Construction

Job summary 1

The Equipment Operator performs tasks that require knowledge of a combination of processes, procedures, operation and equipment. Duties may consist of, but not limited to, unloading the car shells, using the lifting jacks. Moves Rail Vehicles on site from one location to another with Transporter and Tamper. Supports water test on car shell and Rail Vehicles with forklift. Drive Truck (five ton) to transport material locally.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Prepares Rail Vehicles for shipping. Prepping flat car to ship Rail Vehicles.
Loads Rail Vehicles on to the flat car or truck trailer, following the proper procedure.
Secures Rail Vehicles to the flat car with special tie down method and material.
Installs Bolsters on car body and installs bogies on vehicle.
- Install Bogies on vehicle
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Requirements & Skills 1

High school education, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years mechanical assembly, forklift operation and/or similar machine equipment operation experience.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Job summary 2

The Equipment Operator operates a wide variety of heavy equipments vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, commercial and residential waste disposed at the post collection facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Operates heavy equipments in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures.
Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records
- Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipments.
- Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as guideline for operating and maintaining vehicle
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 2

Education: High School diploma or GED.
Experience: One (1) year of previous experience operating earth moving equipment.

Job summary 3

The Equipment Operator has been specifically trained to operate specialized equipment and/or to perform specific tasks relative to the maintenance of the golf course grounds.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Perform all duties and/or tasks relative to the Equipment Operator position
Maintain logs for the operation, maintenance, and gas usage of each machine
Perform daily tasks necessary to keep the maintenance facility clean, organized, and safe
- Clean machinery after each use
- Inspect all machines and report any deficiencies to the Equipment Technician
- Be thoroughly trained for the procedures at each task prior to performing task

Requirements & Skills 3

High school diploma or equivalent education
Must have 6 months experience as an Equipment Operator I or at least one year of experience in golf course operations or similar position
Education in turfgrass management, or related field, may be substituted for work experience requirement

Job summary 4

As an Equipment Operator, you will provide skilled and safe operation of heavy equipment owned and operated by the District including transports (semi – tractor/trailer), dozers, excavators, water tenders, engines and other miscellaneous equipment. You will serve as the primary operator of an initial attack fire dozer and as the primary transport driver for response to wildland fire emergency incidents. You may also operate heavy equipment in non-emergency land management activities within the District. You will coordinate and/or perform physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfire. Duties include heavy equipment operation, Vehicle Maintenance detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression along with routine building and ground maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Maintain and repair equipment and machinery.
Vehicle maintenance and fleet management.
Operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
Fire suppression experience and experience operating heavy equipment.
Understands and implements safe work practices.
- Works collaboratively as a team member.
- Communicates with both internal and external customers including cooperators, landowners, public and fire crews.
- Completes accurate reports in a timely manner with attention to detail.

Requirements & Skills 4

Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of service, workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, team environment, and strong internal communication and alignment.
- Proven experience as an excellent communicator who is honest, fair and inclusive among employees, partners and stakeholders.
- Two years of experience operating dozers, transports (tractor/trailer/lowboy), excavators, backhoes, graders, dump trucks, loaders, roller compactors, tenders, engines and other heavy equipment.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake, tank and combination endorsements.

Job summary 5

As an Equipment Operator, you will perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks for the Signs and Markings Team or the Drainage Team in the City's Public Works Department.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations
Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
- Safely use, clean, service, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools
- Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, removing debris, and shoveling asphalt and snow
- Safely operate hand and power tools and construction and maintenance equipment such as mowing machines, front-end loaders, and air hammers

Requirements & Skills 5

Knowledge of the basic operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in general construction
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods
Successful candidate will have
A high school diploma or GED
- One year of full-time road maintenance or general construction experience
- Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Possess, or obtain within six months of hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary CDL Class B driver's license with an air brake endorsement which is not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Job summary 6

We are looking for a full-time Equipment Operator with at least 10 years of experience in the site development industry.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Preparing equipment by conducting operator inspections and performing preventative maintenance checks
Preparing for work by studying and clarifying instruments and diagrams, calculating requirements and gathering supplies
- Operating equipment per the specifications of the site superintendent and the equipment’s operating instructions
- Troubleshooting breakdowns and calling for repairs
- Updating job knowledge by participating in training opportunities

Requirements & Skills 6

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background test, provided by the company prior to employment
Vision correctable to 20/20
- Ability to walk, stoop, bend and climb
- Ability to reach and stretch
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Job summary 7

We're seeking a Equipment Operator at manufacturing plant. The position is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining rewinding equipment, handling rolls of labels as they come off the rewinder, and packing label rolls into boxes and stacking on pallets.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Set up and operate rewinding equipment according to procedures and job specifications. Troubleshoot problems and perform routine equipment upkeep as required.
Monitor quality of finished product according to job specifications and quality standards.
- Meet standards for output and waste.
- Complete required paperwork (work orders, equipment logs, etc.).
- Prioritize work schedule as necessary to minimize production down time.

Requirements & Skills 7

Ability to learn and apply new procedures and methods.
Ability and willingness to perform repetitive work
Ability to follow precise detailed job specifications
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to read a ruler
- Mechanical aptitude
- One year of related machine operation experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent

Job summary 8

The Company is seeking an Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator will be primarily responsible for the safe operation of various mining equipment during the pre-development stage of the project construction. This position would then be able to transition into the rotating shift mine operations group as an equipment operator. This is a safety sensitive position.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Perform pre-shift, and pre-operation, safety analysis of all the mining equipment at the site;
Operate various mining equipment at the project site performing earth moving and road watering duties as needed;
Operate all equipment in a safe manner;
Perform minor maintenance checks on the equipment such as fluid levels and belt quality;
- At various times will be required to help with some manual labor functions to help maintain the site, i.e. shoveling dirt, fence mending, small rock movements;
- Become knowledgeable of all MSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations related to equipment and road maintenance and
- Maintain equipment maintenance and operations records.

Requirements & Skills 8

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience operating large mining-related equipment;
An effective communicator;
Self-starter needing minimal oversight and direction;
Able to read and fully understand all equipment handbooks and guidelines
Able to analyze equipment gauges and warnings as needed
- Adhere to safety policies and standards. We must abide by manufacturers limits on our equipment including an operator seat capacity of 350 lbs. or less.
- Driver’s license required
- High school diploma or GED

Job summary 9

The Equipment Operator operates light to moderately complex construction equipment for construction and maintenance of City facilities and utilities.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Operates, drives, and safely uses light to moderately complex equipment for City and utility maintenance; safely uses and drives rubber tired backhoe, tracked excavators and loaders, maintainers, bobcats, street sweepers, cranes, soil compactors, and front-end loaders; excavates asphalt and concrete, clears debris and blockages from creeks, and maintains the sanitary sewer system.
Drives truck and trailer rig to transport earth moving or other medium to large sized automotive equipment to job site; adheres to safety standards and regulations.
Loads, transports, and unloads materials such as sand, flexbase, asphalt, gravel, and other construction materials from City stockpiles or vendors to City locations to supply construction or maintenance projects.
- Performs minor mechanical repairs and maintenance procedures on construction equipment to maintain equipment in operating condition.
- Cleans material storage areas, construction sites, and public streets with light to moderate equipment to maintain or improve appearance of the site.
- Completes daily report of activities performed to document progress and provide supervisors with the knowledge needed to best allocate resources.

Requirements & Skills 9

High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
Two (2) years of experience operating medium off-road automotive equipment used in excavation, construction, landfill and/or street sweeping operations (e.g., backhoe, rotoboom or front-end loader).
Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with good driving record.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions and high traffic areas.
- Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency calls.
- Must pass background check.
- English/Spanish bilingual is a plus

Job summary 10

Our Company is looking for an Equipment Operator.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Prepare, operate and adjust assigned machinery to specifications per customer work order
Maintain a clean and safe work area and prepare for the next user
Produce product to specifications by following all processes and procedures

Requirements & Skills 10

Ability to set adjust machinery to required tolerances
High degree of mechanical ability
Ability to read and write English
Basic mathematical skills & ability to read measurements with a ruler
High School Diploma/GED
- 1+ year experience in production or as an equipment operator
- Good color discernment
- 1+ years of Flexo experience

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Last updated Oct 17

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