What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at APTIM?
Job Overview:
As a Full Time Equipment Operator with APTIM, you will operate excavator, off road truck skid loader, man lift and extend a boom forklift fusion machines for installation of HDPE piping at the landfills we do our projects on.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Follow all maintenance and safety procedures.
- Connect sections of pipe, using HDPE welding machines and PVC pipe with Glue and primer.
- Maintain and adjust machinery to ensure proper performance.
- Operate off road trucks and excavators on side slopes.
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
- Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
- Repair or replace defective parts of machinery, such as rotary drill rigs, water trucks, air compressors, and
- pumps using hand tools.
- Install well heads and valves
- Proficiently operates hand and foot levers to insure proper operation of assigned equipment.
- Strong knowledge of safely operating assigned equipment.
- Uses time effectively; anticipates obstacles, adjusts priorities as needs change and keeps others informed of progress.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have at least 3 years of experience being an Equipment Operator
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C
Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)