Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Trillium Construction is now seeking equipment operators in Kent!

Pay rate is $40 to $55 an hour.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates vehicle safely at all times.
• Obeys all traffic laws and regulations when operating and driving company truck.
• Wears personal protective equipment as required by DOT and OSHA.
• Practices current PSC safety policy.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, coolant or performing minor repairs, and making sure equipment is always clean.
• Completes a daily vehicle inspection report to assure equipment is safe to operate before leaving company premises.
• Makes sure to check load, equipment, and materials are properly secured prior to transportation.
• Loads or unloads trucks, helps others with loading and unloading, and operates any special loading equipment such as forklifts to assist crew.
• Loads and unloads various types of PSC equipment including excavator and forklift.
• Assists with loading/unloading trucks.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as but not limited to mixing/applying concrete grout to repair damaged barrier, moving dunnage to set barriers, and filling impact barriers with water.

Equipment Used: Will operate an excavator, forklift, use straps and tie downs, CB radios, cell phone to communicate with crew members. Hours of work: On call. Hours of work vary due to project timelines.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of DOT requirements.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures.
• Knowledge of securely strapping loads regulations.
• Ability to fill out daily log sheets accurately.
• Ability to check equipment to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language in order to communicate with staff on all levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• 3 years' experience and valid WSDL Class A endorsement preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements.
• Must possess a valid medical card.
• WSDL Class A endorsement, forklift training, and first aid training must be completed within first 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs. on a frequent basis.

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.