Light Equipment Operator

Position Summary  

• A Light Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating various construction equipment including a farm tractor with a 14-foot batwing and/or plow to move materials, for brush hogging and discing. Ability to operate a zero-turn mower is a plus. 
• May also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs.  
• The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their downtimes, which may include non-operating activities.  

Required Qualifications  

• Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to tractors and zero-turn mowers. 
• Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.  
• Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types.  
• Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation.  
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly.  
• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork. 
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.  
• Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification. 

Preferred Additional Qualification  

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’d employee.  
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.  
• Valid Driver’s License.  
• TWIC card required.

Reporting to:  

This position does not have any direct reports.  

Physical Requirements 

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.   
• Will talk and hear to communicate.   
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.   
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.   
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.  
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE. 
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.     

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Qualification Highlights  

• Must have 2+ years of experience operating a farm tractor and experience with a zero-turn mower.  
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.  
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.  
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check.  
• Must have all required tools. Must have reliable transportation.  

Position Responsibilities  

• Will operate various construction dirt equipment to move the earth and equipment in precision processes.  
• Will inspect equipment.  
• Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.  
• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.  
• Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.