What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Hansen Auction Group?
Equipment Operator
Position Summary:
The Equipment Operator is responsible for conducting routine equipment inspections and maintenance, safely loading and unloading equipment, and maintaining clean work sites. Additionally, they ensure that equipment is properly shut down and securely stored.
To excel in this role, the Equipment Operator must consistently adhere to health and safety regulations and be able to effectively follow instructions from their manager.
Reports To:
Yard Manager
Duties/Responsibilities
- Accurately position equipment prior to operation, including starting and shutting down, as well as during loading and unloading processes.
- Conduct thorough inspections of equipment before and after use to verify that it is in safe and optimal working condition.
- Safely handle the loading and unloading of customer property, ensuring proper care and attention.
- Interact directly with customers and build relationships
- Write description and take pictures of items to be placed on auction
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High attention to detail
- Ability to solve any problems that occur quickly
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow directions
Requirements and Qualifications
- Prior experience operating equipment.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow orders, especially under pressure.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- A sound understanding of health and safety codes.
- A positive outlook and a willingness to learn.
Key Outcomes
- Have strong time management
- Keep customers and sellers satisfied
- Achieve company's goals
- Growth, development and leadership within the position
Work Type:
- Indoor and outdoor environment.
- Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold.
- Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
- Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - medium - up to 50 pounds
- Travel requirements.
