Operator

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operator I Direct Supervisor: Site/Project Superintendent

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JOB PURPOSE

Operator duties include vehicle maintenance, facility maintenance and cleaning. Also expected to perform multiple duties associated with operating vacuum trucks/tankers and roll-off trucks.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must pass all required training, DMV check, background check, and drug and alcohol testing
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Experience with behavior based safety program (i.e. LPS)

1 year construction experience

40 hr Hazwoper training

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with excavation and/or hand excavation of contaminated soils.
• Perform numerous manual duties, including: the operation of both manual and mechanical clearing equipment, fill and place sandbags, place tarps over storage cells.
• Tank Cleaning, truck washouts, high pressure power washing and more
• Execute tasks from detailed written and oral instructions.
• Assist with the assembly of shoring systems for excavation
• Vehicle & Facility maintenance and cleaning
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and safety attitude.
• Attend daily safety meetings to identify specific compliance requirements.
• Opportunity for growth, special training and advancement in a fast-growing company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: High level of concentration and aptitude for learning wide variety of information.
• Ability to frequently stand, move, climb, kneel, bend.
• Ability to speak distinctly to communicate with customers and staff on the phone or in person. English is the expected language.
• Read and comply with safety plans, personal protective equipment (PPE) rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, MSDSs, warning tags, traffic signs, procedure manuals, radiological work permits, etc.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs often.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills for dealing with daily issues in a variety of situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasional work: In wet or humid conditions

Around moving parts and in high places

In extreme temperatures

Around loud noises

Rarely is work performed: Around fumes or toxic substances

Around the risk of shock or radiation