What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator - Houston, TX position at Watco Corp?
Heavy Equipment Operator - Houston, TX
Job Location :
Houston, Texas, 77015 United States
Office Location : Onsite
Employment Type : Hourly
Job Type : Full Time
Description
- Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment.
- Must know how to respond in case of emergency.
- Must be willing to perform first aid and CPR on other team members as required.
- Applicant must pass the General SOP testing, Heavy Equipment function test along with employee demonstration checklist, all other required testings.
- The applicant will be required to handle material and work rotational shifts overtime as required as needed to maintain Customer First Principles.
- Regularly communicate via 2-way radio with Managers, Supervisors, Team Members, and customers.
- Must communicate regularly with the Supervisor and the Customer.
- The applicant will be required to handle material and work various hours as need to accomplish the required tasks.
- Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
- Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
- Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
- Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles.
- Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.
- Receives oral or written instructions from Supervisors indicating which piles are to be loaded in / out of, which bays material is being loaded into, and need to be maintained.
- Written Dual verification procedures must be followed on all material movements.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to pass training and required testing.
- Must be available to work a rotating shift as well as be prepared to work in all types of weather.
- Other duties as assigned.
Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used
Requirements