Broom Operator

Description

THE COMPANY:

• TransPremier, LLC. serves Florida's leading road construction contractors with integrated milling, road clean-up, material hauling, and equipment mobilization services that prioritize safety, integrity, and eco-consciousness. Our people, experience, integrity, and priority of safety make us Central Florida’s leading asphalt hauling company. TransPremier has helped build America since 2000 and is committed to offering only the highest caliber of road development services in the market.
• TransPremier offers a comprehensive benefit program which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as 401(k) and paid vacation. TransPremier is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE JOB

• To operate the assigned broom in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner without any accidents, injuries, environmental problems, property damage, or preventable breakdowns while complying with all laws, rules, regulations, and safety policies set forth by government agencies, TransPremier and TransPremier’s customers.  

POSITION QUALIFICATION/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and coworkers. 
• Clean driving record.
• Have reliable transportation.
• No at fault accident within three years. 
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Industry-related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability includes lifting 25 to 50 lbs. with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs., climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, pulling, driving, use of labor tools such as shovel, broom, blower.  
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, talking and hearing.
• Ability to stay alert and work around dirt, dust, noise associated with heavy equipment, and all-weather conditions.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time. 
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth and the ability to focus.
• A high level of awareness to surroundings and environment; and proper use of supplied Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is always required as occasional exposure to environmental, occupational, and chemical hazards may be present (including but not limited to dust, fumes, uneven terrain, etc.)

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate the broom near equipment and the public safely. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of a broom.
• Must maintain broom in a clean and orderly condition.
• General understanding of broom maintenance with the ability to perform daily pre/post trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with manufactory guidelines. 
• Responsible for notifying supervisor/shop if equipment needs to be repaired.
• Perform daily fluid level checks on oil, water, and fuel; Visual inspection for obvious leaks and damage to machine before operation of equipment as well as safety equipment checks.
• Work in a team environment, assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required or work independently with attention to detail.
• Must wear proper work apparel and bring own work tools that include long pants, sleeve shirt, work shoes, gloves, and scrapers (others may apply).
• Possess good customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Must be available on workdays, nights, and weekends (Sunday night through Friday night & occasional weekend days).
• Ability to step outside broom, wearing adequate PPE, and use labor tools such as shovels, brooms, blowers to ensure cleanup of jobsite is done correctly.
• Operator must adhere to Trans Premier’s drug and alcohol testing policy, which requires Operator to go to an approved screening facility immediately after been notified; normally before, during or immediately at the end of a shift.
• Use company tablet to enter work tickets in TransPremier Online portal.
• Arrive directly to jobsites.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Understands how weight distribution affects steering and stability.
• Know the fundamentals of safe entering, exiting, maneuvering, traveling, and working around other heavy equipment. 
• Work will be performed per client’s and/or TransPremier. 
• Follow Foreperson's/Supervisor’s/Superintendent’s/Project Manager’s instruction.
• Obey all laws and follow dispatch instructions.
• Operators are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA, MSHA and our Safety Equipment Policy
• Properly follow environmental procedures that include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring material is safely loaded and secured to avoid spills.
• Using extreme caution while operating equipment in landscaped areas to avoid driving over grass, damaging sprinkler systems or damaging manicured vegetation.
• Know how and when to use water attachments to reduce the spread of silica dust.
• Ensure equipment has no leaks to avoid contamination of roads or vegetation.
• Properly follow all equipment maintenance requirements that include, but are not limited to:
• Maintaining cleanliness and proper use of cabin interior accessories, controls, upholstery, windows, flooring, and any other component found inside the cabin.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper use of components subject to constant contact or exposure to asphalt, milling or other materials.
• It is prohibited to alter/remove equipment inner or outer aesthetic without consent of shop (i.e., GPS, radio, steering wheel, paint).
• Applies to pre & post shift operations.
• Must be able to accurately enter and record job specific information on written and/or digital forms.
• Must report to the assigned job site/vehicle parking location and be ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Attend pre-shift client JHA/JSA meeting.
• Immediately report all incidents and accidents to a TransPremier supervisor, following the reporting and investigations procedures detailed in the employee handbook.

Our goal at TransPremier is to operate without any accidents, injuries, environmental problems, or property damage. We need your help to make this happen. Following these safety and environmental procedures will help ensure that we are all working toward this goal. We operate in very high-risk operations; thus, maintaining FULL alertness and avoiding distractions are key to safe operation. The equipment you operate has the potential to inflict severe damage, injury, or death.  

MISSION:

• Serve the Central Florida community by providing our customers with efficient and professional asphalt hauling, road clean-up, and milling services that prioritize safety, integrity, and eco-consciousness.

VISION:

• Be the leading integrated service provider within Florida’s road construction industry by providing trustworthy services, encouraging innovation, and empowering our employees.

PLEASE READ: THESE PROCEDURES ARE IN NO WAY INTENTED TO CONSTITUTE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST, OR EVEN A SUMMARY, OF ALL THE VARIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES AND/OR DUTIES THAT YOU ASSUME; NOR DO THESE PROCEDURES REPRESENT A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. THEREFORE, TRANSPREMIER LLC STRONGLY ENCOURAGES YOU TO ACTIVELY SEEK OUT AND OBTAIN WHATEVER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LEGAL ADVICE) THAT YOU NEED TO COMPLY FULLY AND STRICTLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING YOUR WORK.