Scraper Operator

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com

 

POSITION SCOPE

The Scraper Operator operates heavy machinery to manipulate earth and rock at a construction site. Must be able to operate a CAT 627 Push Pull Scraper according to project specifications. The individual will be responsible for servicing and maintaining equipment daily.

 

Position requires extensive overnight travel.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goals
• Assist with setup and tear down of plants
• Perform general maintenance, repair, and service equipment as required or directed by supervisor
• General housekeeping of equipment and plant daily or as directed by supervisor
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 75 lb. on a regular basis
• The use of a shovel to move material will be necessary
• Perform all duties within safety guidelines set up by M.S.H.A. and company policy
• Perform pre-shift inspections on equipment prior to startup
• Report any incident to the Supervisor or safety team
• Clean and maintain equipment -Perform routine inspection of assigned equipment and report any needed repair to the supervisor
• Always maintain 3 points of contact on all pieces of equipment
• Respond to signals and directions by other staff members and work in coordination with them
• Operate the equipment in adherence to safety policies, procedures, job site and/or traffic laws
• Report any safety violation to the Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years' operating a diverse range of heavy equipment preferred
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
• Comfort working in a high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
• Able to operate equipment efficiently to maintain project specifications
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment and being able to perform routine maintenance
• Basic knowledge of welding and using a cutting torch
• Ability to read grade stakes and operate transit preferred
• Position requires extensive overnight travel

 

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

 

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email [email protected] or call the HR Department at (701) 456-9184 to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.