Light Equipment Operator, Material Handling Job at Blue Ridge Power in Batesburg

Job Summary

This is a craft labor position that is expected to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited, to the following: backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, and post drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe operation of specific equipment such as forklift, lull, skid steer that are used to unload delivery vehicles on site or at a warehouse
• Safely operate post-driver machinery for use in driving posts in solar arrays
• Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position post leads, hoist posts into leads, and position hammers over posts
• Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drop hammers that drive posts to required depths
• Drive posts to provide support for buildings or other structure, using heavy equipment with a post driver head
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Lubricate, clean, and tend to equipment to ensure it remains in proper operating condition
• Learn and follow safety regulations
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes
• Align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers
• Operate loaders to pull out stumps, rough-grade properties, bury refuse, or perform general cleanup
• Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered
• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using crawler tractors, shovels, graders, or related equipment
• Read and follow plant site grading plans to complete tasks
• Follow build plans pertaining to building drainage systems, traps, and basins
• Perform necessary preoperational checklist completion and all required safety standard checks
• Operate skid steer, loader/backhoe, bulldozer, or excavator to load, position, unload, and level materials
• Receiving and kitting of materials
• Inventorying specific parts, supplies, quantities, and condition
• Shipping and packaging materials removal
• Defective and broken materials recycling
• Location staging of kitted materials

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards and effectively utilize tools and equipment relevant to the work
• Must possess demonstrated ability and 2 years of experience (Level I), 3 years of experience (Level II), 4 years of experience (Level III)
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate workplace verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

• The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• This position involves Heavy Work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift and grab; reach with hands and arms; push and pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk, see clearly and hear.
• Work is performed outside and includes exposure to extreme cold, heat inclement weather & noise.
• Willing to work in various locations across the state/country and for extended periods, when required. 100% travel availability required.
• Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties up to 12 hours daily, according to the schedule.
• Be on time and ready to work at the start of each standard shift.
• Must always wear personnel protective equipment. (i.e., Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses, ear protection, fire retardant clothing, as required) and respirators when required.

Safety Level

Safety - Sensitive

Positions with "Safety-Sensitive" designation are those that include the performance or potential performance of the following functions: (a) operating or being inside Company equipment or machinery, (b) operating or being inside a Company vehicle, or (c) driving to and from different locations within the course and scope of employment, (d) working at any project or field-based location; € employees stamping drawings, design specifications.