Light Equipment Operator II (Environmental Remediation)

Light Equipment Operator II (Environmental Remediation)

Houston, TX

Job: Craft

Primary Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 262231

Description

A Light Equipment Operator in construction is responsible for operating Compactors, Front-end loaders, and Dump Truck to support construction and maintenance projects. They may also perform manual labor tasks as needed and are often involved in basic equipment maintenance.

• Operating compactors, front-end loaders, and dump trucks for various construction tasks, including loading, hauling, and unloading materials
• Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance on the equipment they operate
• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures when operating and maintaining equipment is a crucial aspect of the job
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks and equipment
• Assisting with site preparation tasks, such as clearing land or grading soil
• Providing support to construction crews, including transporting materials and equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment
• Interpreting drawings
• Unloading the material
• Moving material to the work area where it will be used
• Inspecting rigging
• Inspecting the equipment
• Excavating and backfilling for foundations, trenches, U/G duct banks and ground gird
• Grading and compaction
• Demolition of concrete
• Building pads/dirt work
• Installing RCP pipe/precast manholes
• Installing bedding material for precast structures
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience operating light equipment in a construction setting
• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses
• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates
• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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