(AFG-KANDAHAR) Equipment Operator

Job Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Operate earth moving equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life; equipment may include, but is not limited to, Motor Grader, Front End Loader, Back Hoe, Excavator, Vibratory Roller, Water Truck, Ditch Witch Trencher, or Bob Cat Skid Steer/Track Steer


• Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards


• Closely interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment


• Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition


• Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures


• Ensure equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and stored


• Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of equipment safety, maintenance, and storage


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently in order to understand equipment load charts and coordinate earth movement to standard of project


• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment

Experience & Education

• Minimum three (3) years of experience operating earth moving equipment


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Valid Driver’s License


• Prefer Equipment Operator training and certificate from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) or verifiable military or civilian Equipment Operator training from construction field


• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, bend, stoop, and work safely around equipment, materials, supplies, and other items to be handled


• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Jun 3, 2016, 5:34:48 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: BLUFNA1601971

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