Maintenance Light Equipment Operator (Mason)

Essential Job Duties

• Operates equipment such as loaders, backhoes, ditching machines, rollers, chemical and pesticide spray units, tar pots, tractors, washing and cleaning facility equipment, sand blast facility equipment, air compressors, forklifts, etc., and all other equipment required to perform work assignments within this classification.
• Performs daily maintenance on assigned equipment such as making minor adjustments to mechanical mechanisms to ensure proper operation and changes cutting edges, blades, nozzles, chemicals, blast grit, etc.
• Normal duties includes, but are not limited to, digging ditches, pits and holes, moving furniture and equipment, applying herbicides and pesticides, and repair of concrete and masonry (including tile setting); repairing roads, roof repairs, and operating equipment and systems assigned to this classification.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and systems assigned under this classification.
• Responsible for inspecting assigned equipment to ensure correct mechanical performance, and reports all malfunctions to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining a current proficiency of all equipment assigned within this classification.
• Responsible for performing all work according to established safety rules/guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

What You Can Expect

Skills and Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Light Equipment Operator
  • Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
  • Must meet initial employment requirements.
  • Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
  • Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
  • Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Must be able to qualify for or possess a valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL).
  • Must have sufficient experience (satisfactory to line management) in operating and maintaining equipment and systems required to perform work assignments within this classification as enumerated in Functions above .
  • Must be physically able to wear a respirator to perform any job assigned, as determined by Medical Evaluation.
  • All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
• Concrete Finisher/Tile Mason
  • Requires six years’ experience as a journeyman mason OR completed a four-year apprenticeship training course and two years’ verifiable experience in concrete finishing or masonry trade

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Functional Requirements

• Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds _40_)}
• Straight pulling or pushing (_2_hours/day)
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
• Walking (_2_hours/day)
• Standing (_2_hours/day)
• Repeated bending at the waist
• Repeated squatting
• Climbing with legs only (stairs)
• Climbing with arms and legs (ladder, etc.)
• Operation of motorized vehicle
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from face)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Must demonstrate practical ability to differentiate colors
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Ability to use small tools
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

• Constant noise (ex: running engines)
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold/chilling
• Environmental dust (silica)
• Asbestos
• Fumes, smoke, gasses
• Solvents and degreasing agents
• Works out of doors
• Ladders or scaffolding
• Around moving vehicles
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Hands in water
• Isolated work assignments

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