Equipment Operator

Sampson Construction

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Compensation

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Location

Lincoln, NE

Work Authorization

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Job overview

Sampson Construction is hiring an Equipment Operator. Equipment Operators at Sampson Construction operate various power construction equipment to move, dig, or grade earth, and machines that spread, smooth, or level asphalt and concrete. They are responsible for site layout, handling material deliveries, and implementing safety procedures. The role requires inspecting, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing equipment, or reporting malfunctions to supervisors.

Key focus areas include Read and understand plans and specifications, Perform site layout and use layout instruments, and Use basic hand tools and basic power tools.

Successful candidates bring Any Combination Of Education And Experience That Demonstrates The Knowledge And Ability To Perform The Work, Lift 100 Pounds, and Push, Pull Or Carry Objects. Important skills include Read And Understand Plans And Specifications, Site Layout, Use Of Layout Instruments, Use Of Basic Hand Tools, Use Of Basic Power Tools, and Operate Basic Equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read and Understand Plans and SpecificationsSite LayoutUse of Layout InstrumentsUse of Basic Hand ToolsUse of Basic Power ToolsOperate Basic EquipmentForkliftSkid LoaderRubber Tire LoaderWater PumpsGrindersBobcat AttachmentsTampsLiftsUnderstanding of Various Building TypesUnderstanding of Construction MethodsRecognize and Properly Handle Material DeliveriesUnderstand and Implement Safety Procedures and PracticesWeldingMetal FabricationScaffold AssemblyOperate Heavy EquipmentRead Grade and Grade to LinesCoordinate Truck Dumping or Haul OffOperate Tamping MachinesManually Roll Surfaces to Compact Earth Fills or Foundation MaterialsInspect EquipmentClean EquipmentMaintain EquipmentRepair EquipmentReport Malfunctions to SupervisorsEnsure Proper Safety Procedures Are FollowedEnsure Incident Reporting Procedures Are FollowedBring Problems to Attention of Superintendent, Safety Director or HR DirectorKnowledge of Proper Use of Equipment, Materials and Supplies Used in Heavy Construction WorkKnowledge of Various Building Types and Construction MethodsKnowledge of First AidKnowledge of Applicable Safety PrecautionsWork IndependentlyComplete Daily Activities According to Work ScheduleLift Heavy ObjectsWalk and Stand for Long Periods of TimePerform Strenuous Physical Labor Under Adverse Field ConditionsWork Safely Around Heavy Equipment in OperationCommunicate OrallyCommunicate in WritingUse Small Equipment Properly and SafelyUnderstand, Follow and Transmit Written InstructionsMeet Attendance Schedule With Dependability and ConsistencyPerform Manual Work Following Verbal and Written Instructions

Qualifications

Any Combination of Education and Experience That Demonstrates the Knowledge and Ability to Perform the WorkLift 100 PoundsPush, Pull or Carry ObjectsUse Abdominal and Lower Back Muscles to Provide Support Over Time Without FatigueGood Manual DexterityMulti-Limb CoordinationQuickly Move Arms and Legs

Full job description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Equipment Operators will operate different kinds of power construction equipment that move, dig, or grade earth. They also operate machines that spread, smooth, or level asphalt and concrete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
Site layout and use of layout instruments.
Use of basic hand tools and basic power tools.
Ability to Operate basic equipment (forklift, skid loader, rubber tire loader, water pumps, grinders, bobcat attachments, tamps, lifts).
Understanding of the various building types and construction methods (steel frame, masonry, pre-cast building, pre-engineered metal building, wood framed building, etc.).
Recognizes and properly handles material deliveries to jobsite.
Understands and implements safety procedures and practices.
Welding and metal fabrication skills.
Scaffold assembly skills.
Operator skills on heavy equipment.
Reads grade and can grade to lines.
Coordinate truck dumping or haul off.
Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills or foundation materials.
Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment or report malfunctions to supervisors.
Ensure that proper safety (wearing hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Director.
Performs all tasks required or assigned by job site superintendent / foreman.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS :

Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction work.
Some knowledge of various building types and construction methods.
Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to work safely around heavy equipment in operation.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to use small equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE :

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.
Must be able to lift 100 pounds. Must be able to push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
Noise level is generally loud.
Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.

Sampson Construction is dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion and equality in everything that we do. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we encourage applications from All qualified candidates and assure they will receive consideration for this position regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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