What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Schnabel?
Schnabel is looking for an Equipment Operator to assist with the building of specialty underground structures. Our goal is to find an Equipment Operator with experience operating small to heavy equipment. You will operate skid steers, mini-excavators, grout plants, pumps, silos, and other equipment. As you learn and show proficiency you will be able to grow into larger equipment such as drill rigs and cranes.
Job Responsibilities
- Be responsible for safe and proper operation of equipment
- Follow all of Schnabel’s safety regulations
- Complete inspection and maintenance logs, and documentation as required
- Clean equipment and maintain in proper working condition
- Work closely with site leadership to ensure that scope of work is being met within a timely schedule
- Manage your scope of work appropriately to minimize job cost
- Always wear appropriate PPE as assigned by job site supervisor
- Travel with crews within a regional area
Qualifications
- Proven ability to operate mentioned equipment proficiently and safely
- Minimum of 2 years of documented experience operating equipment proficiently
- High level of focus in a construction environment that is very busy and noisy
- Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds of materials over rough terrain
- Regional travel and the ability to stay out of town frequently
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Driver’s license and a safe driving record – preferably with CDL
Pay will be based on local union wage scales.
Benefits
Schnabel is a union contractor and as such, your benefits are made available based on your union affiliation. Through hard work and reliability there will be opportunities to advance within the company.
Schnabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are an E-Verify employer.