Equipment Operator

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Job Description

(This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled work operating medium and heavy motorized equipment and commercial vehicles.

Essential Functions:

- Utilizes knowledge and equipment to accomplish given tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

- Operates a wide variety of motorized equipment, including heavy construction equipment, and hand/power tools.

- Installs, operates, repairs, and maintains tools and equipment.

- Loads and hauls materials and supplies; maintains inventory and stocks vehicles.

- Performs skilled labor tasks following established procedures around energized cables.

- Maintains safe work environment and equipment.

- Adheres to safety standards.

- Documents work performed.

- Provides customer service.

- Assists other departments as needed.

- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience(

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered):

Education and Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- 1 to 3 years experience in construction or operation of heavy equipment

Licenses or Certifications

- Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

- Division specific CDL endorsements within 6 months of hire.

- Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

- Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of trades.

- National Electric Safety Code (NESC) standards and practices.

- Safety standards and precautions pertaining to operations and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools, switchgears and transformers.

- Columbia geography and streets.

Skill in:

- Operating motorized equipment, including heavy construction equipment, and hand/power tools.

- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

Ability to:

- Read and follow written and oral directions.

- Work independently and as a member of a team.

- Maintain accurate records.

- Provide positive and effective customer service.

- Recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.

- Focus on tasks.

- Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

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