Operator

Equipment Operator

Rust Constructors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to be based in Guthrie, Kentucky. This position will initially support field work related to the City of Guthrie Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project.

Rust Constructors Inc. is a full-service, merit-shop construction and maintenance company providing life-cycle services for the mining, power, industrial, infrastructure, and government markets. Our services include construction, construction management, construction consulting; testing, checkout, start-up; and plant services including total plant maintenance, shutdowns, turnarounds, production support and technical support. Rust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.

Responsibilities

The Operator Journeyman performs a variety of skilled work in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment.

Typical Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives written, visual, and oral instructions from supervisor regarding materials to move or excavate.
• Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Demonstrates safe operation of all equipment.
• Reads and understands the results and purpose of all gauges and equipment.
• Properly maintains and services or has equipment serviced daily.
• Performs minor maintenance or clearing of tools and equipment.
• Loads and moves dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.

Level Specific Responsibilities: Under direct supervision, performs routine duties. Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select and apply standard construction techniques, procedures and criteria to meet basic construction specifications. Displays applications of sound professional judgment on details of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience in related craft (e.g., excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, skid steer, forklifts, or graders).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand plans and specifications.
• High School Diploma or demonstrated equivalent.

The hourly rate for this position is $26.50.

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment Substance Abuse and Criminal Background screening.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.