- Location
- Walker, LA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Closing date
- 3 weeks ago
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site or highway construction and paving.
- Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, or safety director.
- Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.
- Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
- Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Controls traffic at worksites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
- Assists in training lower-level employees performing the maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
- Make daily pre-trip inspections of assigned truck and other assigned equipment
- Drive assigned vehicle/equipment to and from job site, as directed
- Operate equipment properly and in accordance with all manufacturer recommendations and training, in order to complete the necessary task.
- Manually load or unload equipment, materials or supplies
- Correctly load and secure all loads
- Assist in traffic control as directed
- Assist in maintenance of assigned equipment
- Responsible for maintaining assigned PPE and having proper PPE on hand for scheduled work.
- Responsible for providing, maintaining and attending work with hand tools listed on the required tools list provided to employee at hire.
- Participate in all required safety training including weekly ToolBox Talks.
- Clean and organize warehouse, shop, yard, office and vehicles to maintain a clean, safe work environment
- Must follow all company policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Any other duties assigned as needed.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills
- Good communications skills, both written and oral
- Good hand and foot coordination
- Ability to read and understand gauges and other indicators.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and offer solutions.
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to apply concepts of basic math
- Ability to manage time between two or more projects at one time.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and procedures
- Possess minimum ability to read a tape measure
- The ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results
- Must successfully complete First Aid, CPR, AED and Flagger when assigned by the company
- Must successfully complete Forklift certification – understand you are not permitted to operate company forklift until certification is received.
- Must possess a current Driver's License, CDL A preferred
- Must be a minimum of 21-years-old to operate a company vehicle
- Ability to proficiently operate excavator, skid loader, forklift, telehandler, and bucket truck
- The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
- Must be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process including a background check, motor vehicle report (MVR), and a drug screen.