Craft - Operator, Forklift in Hereford

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Summary: The Craft – Operator, Forklift is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general operator duties (per skill level) at the project site.

Requirements:

• Follows safety and operating procedures of heavy and light equipment.
• Operates light/heavy equipment including, but not limited to Backhoe, loader and rock truck, Blade, excavator and dozer, Digger Derrick, Crane.
• Inspects incoming and outgoing loads, performs all pre-inspection checks and monitors equipment during operation.
• Reports results from pre-inspections on equipment daily, hour usage, fuel usage, deficiencies and/or maintenance required.
• Performs work on various types of terrain, evaluating requirements for assigned work.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Crane Operators only: Calculates crane capacities and weights for rigging and hoisting.
• Maintains job site and materials in an organized and efficient order.
• Maintains all mobile and stationary equipment by performing preventive maintenance, i.e. tightening, cleaning, greasing and other minor maintenance and repairs.
• Notifies management of any malfunctions that occur.
• Cleans interior cab area of equipment daily.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Safety:

• Ensures that safety is the most important function and follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) occur before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
• Follows technical, quality, and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 0-2 years’ experience with backhoe, loader, roller and road truck required.
• 1 or more years' experience with blade, excavator, and dozer preferred.
• 1 or more years' experience with crane and trencher preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically 76-100% required.

Physical requirements and environment:

• Occasionally: Crouching, kneeling, pinching, sitting, and stooping are required.
• Frequently: Carrying, pulling, pushing and lifting 31-50lbs; climbing, grasping, gripping, handling, reaching, standing and walking are required.
• Constantly: Reading, hearing, vision, and repetitive motions are required.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and wet environments in the working environment.
• Frequently exposed to extreme heat, humidity, noise, hazards and vibration in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.