Operator - OK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operator I Direct Supervisor: Site/Project Superintendent

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JOB PURPOSE:

Operator duties include vehicle maintenance, facility maintenance and cleaning. Also expected to perform multiple duties associated with operating vacuum trucks/tankers and roll-off trucks.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Required:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
3. Must have reliable transportation to and from work
4. Must pass all required training, DMV check, background check, and drug and alcohol testing

Preferred:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)
2. Bilingual - English/Spanish
3. Experience with behavior based safety program (i.e. LPS)
4. 1 year construction experience
5. 40 hr Hazwoper training

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with excavation and/or hand excavation of contaminated soils.
• Perform numerous manual duties, including: the operation of both manual and mechanical clearing equipment, fill and place sandbags, place tarps over storage cells.
• Tank Cleaning, truck washouts, high pressure power washing and more
• Execute tasks from detailed written and oral instructions.
• Assist with the assembly of shoring systems for excavation
• Vehicle & Facility maintenance and cleaning
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and safety attitude.
• Attend daily safety meetings to identify specific compliance requirements.
• Opportunity for growth, special training and advancement in a fast-growing company.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

High level of concentration and aptitude for learning wide variety of information.

Ability to frequently stand, move, climb, kneel, bend.

Ability to speak distinctly to communicate with customers and staff on the phone or in person. English is the expected language.

Read and comply with safety plans, personal protective equipment (PPE) rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, MSDSs, warning tags, traffic signs, procedure manuals, radiological work permits, etc.

Physically able to lift 50 lbs often.

Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Sound judgment and problem-solving skills for dealing with daily issues in a variety of situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasional work:

In wet or humid conditions

Around moving parts and in high places

In extreme temperatures

Around loud noises

Rarely is work performed:

Around fumes or toxic substances

Around the risk of shock or radiation