The Equipment Operator Non CDL Holder performs a set of skilled duties in the training for the operation of a tandem dump truck for the purpose of delivering materials to jobsites and for snow removal during winter operations.
Upon obtaining either a Class A or B CDL the employee is promoted to an Equipment Operator II. Works under varied levels of supervision.Duties and Responsibilities:Training:- Book/video training
- Behind the wheel training to include:
- Assist in the deliver materials to and from jobsites.
- Ensure that assigned truck is checked on a "walk around" inspection as well as checking the levels of lubricants.
- Operate a wheel loader to load materials into assigned vehicle.
- Assist in the servicing and cleaning of the assigned vehicle.
- Assist in the operation a plow/and tandem truck during winter events.
- Must obtain Class B CDL certification during 6-month introductory period or within 4 attempts.
Position Requirements:- High School Diploma or equivalent required; 1- 6-months of related experience generally preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required; Must obtain Class B CDL within 6-month introductory period or within 4 attempts.
Knowledge:- Operating procedures for all equipment assigned.
- Light automotive/construction equipment operation.
Skills:- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, and general public.
- Time management.
Abilities:- Ability to operate equipment safely and skillfully, according to traffic laws and regulations.
- Ability to safely use mechanical hand tools and operate automotive and other heavy motorized equipment.
- Ability to work safely in high danger zones.
- Ability read, comprehend, and apply instruction manuals and drawings and to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
- Ability to use and maintain tools, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance activities.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work location(s) of the job:
- Indoors – Seldom Usually well lit, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor shop setting with adequate ventilation.
- Outdoors – Constantly driving with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
- Objectionable condition(s) found on the job:
- Driving/Travel – Constantly, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.
- Stressful situations may occur when dealing with the public.
- Entering and exiting vehicle/equipment – Constantly; in all weather conditions
- Undesirable health and safety condition(s) under which employee must perform:
- Exposure to weather conditions
- Works in high danger zones
- Machines, Tools and/or Equipment Used:
- Wheel loader, tandem truck, pick- up truck, one-ton truck and tandem axle truck.
- Hand tools, power tools, ladder/scaffold, forklift, tape measure, 2-way radio, cell phone, hearing protection.
- Physical characteristics/requirements of the job:
- Sit/Stand/Walk - Regularly
- Kneeling – Frequently
- Crouching – Frequently
- Using Fingers/hands – Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Talking - Frequently
- Hearing – Frequently; noise level is usually moderate.
- Seeing – Constantly
- Vision Abilities – close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Lifting/Moving – Occasionally; lifting/moving a maximum weight of 20-50 pounds. Any weight over 50 pounds requires two persons.
