Job Description
Job Location: Picher, OK 74360
Position Type: Full-TimeEducation
Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair
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- - - Location:
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- - - Quapaw Services Authority
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- - - Department:
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- - - Reports to:
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Position Summary:
Successful candidate will operate and/or train to operate (as training is available) machinery classified as heavy and/or light equipment, such as rollers, track-hoes, and bulldozers to move or place equipment or materials in an appropriate and safe manner. This position will be responsible to perform inspections and routine maintenance on various equipment including forklifts, bobcats, delivery trucks, small tractors, and sweepers in the performance of moving materials and other similar activities.
Operates a variety of construction class vehicles:
- Heavy Equipment Operator operates equipment such as back-hoes, track-hoes, bulldozers, mini excavators, skid steers, or track loaders to life, move, or place equipment and materials. They also inspect, clean, and fuel equipment prior to beginning their shift or as additionally required. Heavy equipment operators work closely with other equipment operators and ground crew. Operators use sound judgement to safeguard life and property while in control of their equipment.
- Back-Hoe Operator uses various attachments to scoop and dump materials, dig trenches, load heavy materials, and break rock or concrete.
- Bulldozer Operator clears and level land.
- Front End Loader Operator picks up loads of earth, rock, sand, or gravel to move and/or transport.
- Grader Operator controls the height and angle of grader blades to spread and level ground.
Essential job functions:
- Inspect, set up, and operate equipment to grade or excavate the earth and transfer heavy materials under Foreman supervision.
- Practice exceptional safety procedures and adhere to all applicable standards and guidelines.
- Follow verbal and hand signals of fellow crew members in positioning loads and coordinating movement with onsite activity.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance.
- Write work orders on equipment when necessary
- Attend all safety trainings and/or meetings.
- Track machine and material usage with proper records and documentation.
- All other duties as assigned by site supervisor.
Non-essential Job Functions: May attend professional meetings or pertinent workshops.
QualificationsJob Specifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the minimum insurance requirements of the Quapaw Nation’s Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Understanding of job site safety procedures.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance on a variety of construction class vehicles.
Education &
Experience:
- High-school diploma or equivalent is required.
- 0-2 years of experience handling heavy equipment
Working Conditions:
Physically able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions in a fast-paced environment. Long hours and some heavy liftings are required.
Disclaimers:
This job description encompasses and describes most but not all tasks and responsibilities of the job. The management reserves the right to change the nature of the job and the job description with or without prior warning, as well as to give special consideration to circumstances related to the essential job functions on a case-by-case basis. The incumbent may be required by the management to perform other duties as assigned.
This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer. PLEASE NOTE: Hiring preference in the following order will be provided to qualified members of the Quapaw Nation followed by spouse and caregivers of Quapaw Nation members and then other federally recognized tribes. The Quapaw Nation requires a designated candidate to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and confirmation of professional references.
*The Quapaw Nation will not observe a medical marijuana card for any position deemed safety sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (Unity Bill).
