What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Engineer position at Atkinson Construction?
Atkinson So. CaliforniaAt Guy F. Atkinson Construction (Atkinson Construction) many of our most valued employees work in the field and are members of various labor unions. As a union contractor, we work on a referral process from the local union halls for the hiring of all craft workers.Our Operating Engineer (Apprentice, Journeyman, Foreman, and General Foreman) tasks involve the operation of various pieces of machinery / equipment on construction jobsites; may prepare site and assist with other duties as assigned.Operator Engineer (Apprentice, Journeyman, Foreman, and General Foreman) responsibilities include, but not limited to : Heavy Equipment Operator : dozers, rollers, scrapers, forklifts, etc.Crane Operator : not only runs a crane, but also makes sure all safety procedures are followed.Heavy Duty Repair : maintains and repairs heavy equipment of all types.Plant Equipment Operator : operates portable rock plants. They must be able to maintain and repair the plant, as well as, run the various types of equipment to support plant operations.Asphalt / Rock / Sand / Gravel Plants : involves part maintenance, requiring skills in electrical systems, welding, and conveyor belt repair along with the operation of support equipment such as loaders, dozers, excavators, skid-steers and forklifts.Construction / Building / Soils / Materials Inspector : perform inspections and testing for reinforced concrete, soils, structural masonry, prestressed concrete, structural steel and welding.Dredge : use a dredge to excavate waterways.Surveyor : layout high-rise buildings, roads and freeways, residential developments, dams, waterways, pipelines, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial developments. They do specialized work, Boundaries, ALTA / ACSM Land Title Surveys, Deformation Surveys and Hydrographic Surveys, perform Inspections and As-Built Surveys, Topographic Surveys, work with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Scanners, Drones, Robotic Instruments and Computers.Concrete Pump Operator : run and operate truck-mounted boom pumps, line pumps and separate placing booms. They control the operation of the pump and the output of concrete by directing the boom.Additionally, the Operating Engineer Foreman will supervise, coordinate and schedule a crew of operating engineers.If you are interested in joining Atkinson Construction and becoming a union member, please contact your local union hall directly for more information.International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 - District #44811 Viewridge Ave.San Diego, CA 92123858-427-8788International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 ANAHEIM HALL3311 W. Ball RdAnaheim, CA 92804714-827-4591International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 BAKERSFIELD HALL120 Bernard St.Bakersfield, CA 93305661-325-9491International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 LANCASTER411 W Avenue H 6Lancaster, CA 93534661-325-9491Atkinson Construction pay and benefits for craft roles are determined by Collective Bargaining Agreements with each of our Union partners.#evergreenFounded in 1926, Atkinson Construction is one of the most experienced and diverse civil contractors in the United States. Recognized for excellence in constructing highly-engineered and complex projects, Atkinson provides sophisticated and innovative heavy civil solutions for clients across the country.Atkinson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group.Equal Opportunity EmployerClark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here : Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) () and the Pay Transparency policy is available here : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination () .Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Authorization to WorkApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.
