Equipment Operator - Baytown, TX

Equipment Operator - Baytown, TX

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints or drawings
• Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job
• Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques
• Select and safely use appropriate equipment for the job which may include (but not limited to) graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, manlifts, forklifts, track hoe, backhoe, skid steer.
• Demonstrate ability to accurately read load charts
• Identify functions, operating characteristics and limitation of various pieces of heavy equipment
• Demonstrate ability to recognize and effectively communicate machinery maintenance problems
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in appropriate procedures required when performing activities near utility lines
• Demonstrate ability to assure adequate site preparation for various types of equipment and tasks
• Demonstrate ability to consistently obtain correct load weight and load placement information prior to performing any lifts or activities
• Demonstrate ability to safely move equipment from one location to another
• Demonstrate appropriate procedures in shutting down and securing equipment when it is unattended
• Identify and recognize the functions of control of various types of heavy equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in appropriate procedures necessary when performing earth work in the presence of underground lines
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in identifying various soil types
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in correct excavation procedures