Job Posting for Light operator at Cajun Industries LLC
Overview
The Light Equipment Operator must have the ability and experience to operate hand-held mechanical devices used on project site.
Will operate one or more piece of equipment including but are not limited to : bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, back hoes, forklifts, graders, diggers, drills, generators, saws, pumps.
Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment.
Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.
Responsibilities
The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
Read and interpret load charts
Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies
Assist other craft workers as needed
Qualifications
Physical
Must be able to push / pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push / pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
Subject to repetitive use of hands / arms, and legs
Hand / eye coordination, depth perception important
Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
Climb and maintain balance on steel / wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Position may require prolonged bending / twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing / pulling, or standing and lifting
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose / soft sand, etc.
May be required to work in confined spaces
Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain,
Mental
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management / supervision
Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and / or safety policy
Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
Decision making skills necessary
Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
Last updated : 2024-05-19
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