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divh2Light Equipment Operator/h2pThe 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./ph3Responsibilities/h3pThe following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position./pulliRead and interpret load charts/liliInterpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed/liliPerform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment/liliPerform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assess component wear/liliReport malfunctioning equipment to supervisors/liliLoad, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies/liliAssist other craft workers as needed/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pstrongPhysical/strong/pulliMust be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs./liliSubject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs/liliHand/eye coordination, depth perception important/liliMust be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment/liliMust be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work/liliWill need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work/liliMay operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types/liliClimb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment/liliRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis/liliPosition may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting/liliMust be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc./liliMay be required to work in confined spaces/liliWill be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)/li/ulpstrongMental/strong/pulliMust have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision/liliTalking, reading writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy/liliWork at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions/liliDecision making skills necessary/liliDetail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details/li/ul/div