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VendorWork, Inc. lists this Heavy Equipment Operator opportunity in blair, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Job DescriptionHEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – BLAIR, NE
VendorWork is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for an established industrial construction company. The qualified candidate will be responsible for operating various heavy equipment, as specified by supervisor. The qualified candidate will work on construction projects in an equipment operator capacity, however, will also serve in a utility/laborer capacity, as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate various types of heavy equipment responsibly and safely.
Assist in the loading / unloading of equipment and supplies needed for daily work assignments and properly securing work area.
Performs daily inspection and ensures that machine is in safe, proper working order including fluid checks and proper lubrication.
Reports to foreman and shop when equipment needs maintenance and repair.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet) and able to perform work on uneven surfaces.
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite.
Works closely with crewmembers using hand signals to coordinate work and ensure safety.
Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination and stamina necessary to complete jobs with various conditions and terrains.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push/pull 50 pound loads at a time.
Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience, Education,Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Two (2) years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be knowledgeable in OSHA Regulation 29CFR 1926. Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. CDL preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Experience, Education, Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Two (2) years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be knowledgeable in OSHA Regulation 29CFR 1926. Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. CDL preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and are, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance. Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Conditions of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements. Pre-employment background check, physical and drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.
Compensation
$28.00 per hour, based on experience
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER
Worksite address
blair, NE, 68009, US
Who can apply
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