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Burns & McDonnell Light Equipment Operator I (Harrodsburg, KY) in Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Description
A Light Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating Trencher (sit down rider), Pile Driver (sit down rider), Forklift (extending boom), Skid Steer, Backhoe, and Excavator to support construction projects. They may also perform manual labor tasks as needed and are often involved in basic equipment maintenance.
Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a Trencher (sit down rider), Pile Driver (sit down rider), Forklift (extending boom), Skid Steer, Backhoe, and Excavator
Prepare construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation
Dig holes, trenches, and excavate material
Drive pilings into the ground for foundations and other structural support
Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance on the equipment they operate
Understand and interpret blueprints and designs
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
Interpret drawings
Unload material
Move material to work area where it will be used
Identify various types of rigging hardware
Inspect rigging
Inspect equipment
Excavate and backfill for foundations, trenches, U/G duct banks and ground gird
Grading and compaction
Demo concrete
Build pads/dirt work
Installing RCP pipe/precast manholes
Install bedding material for precast structures
Performing other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 3 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.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Craft
Primary Location US-KY-Harrodsburg
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
Req ID: 261629
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP