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Black & Veatch · 17 hours ago

Sterlington-Civil-4716 - Operator Equipment - Heavy 1

Sterlington, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Black & Veatch is committed to leveraging the unique skills and experiences of its professionals. They are seeking an Operator Equipment - Heavy 1 to operate various types of power construction equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in construction projects.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications

Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; operate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material; adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms

Perform light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines

Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment

Perform daily inspections of equipment and document results on daily log

Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members

Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment

Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability

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

Calculate slopes and grades of materials

Have a working knowledge of Trenching and excavating requirements and regulations

Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects

Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work

Understand and implement Red Tag procedures relating to equipment in a safe manner

Must have in his/her possession an OCI Equipment Qualification card endorsing the unit being operated

Follow Load capacity charts and assure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and type

Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property

Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested

Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries

Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised

Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional

If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved

Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed

Participate in all pre‐job work planning and safety discussions

Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards

Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‐up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment

Use effective verbal and written communication skills

Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately

Listen to co-workers’ suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate