Equipment Operator

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering in the energy sector. It helps unlock solutions to critical challenges in the energy and materials markets.

Job Profile

The company is hiring an Equipment Operator to join its team.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, blueprints, or drawings
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately read load charts
• Demonstrate the ability to ensure adequate site preparation for various types of equipment and tasks
• Demonstrate the ability to consistently obtain correct load weight and load placement information before performing any lifts or activities
• Demonstrate ability to perform equipment inspections and daily reporting procedures consistent with the company’s and manufacturer’s requirements
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and effectively communicate machinery maintenance problems
• Demonstrate the ability to safely move equipment from one location to another
• Demonstrate appropriate procedures in shutting down and securing equipment when it is unattended
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the appropriate procedures required when performing activities near utility lines
• Identify and recognize the functions of control of various types of heavy equipment
• Identify functions, operating characteristics, and limitations of various pieces of heavy equipment
• Identify, explain, and perform crane signals
• Identify, recognize, and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job
• Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques
• Select and safely use appropriate equipment for the job, which may include (but not limited to) graders, front-end loaders, bulldozers, manlifts, forklifts, track hoe, backhoe, skid steer.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the appropriate procedures necessary when performing earthwork in the presence of underground lines
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in correct excavation procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in identifying various soil types

Employer’s Statement

Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.