Heavy Equipment Operator - Shipping

POSITION SUMMARY

Operates heavy equipment and machinery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To accomplish this successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company’s operating safety policies and procedures.
• Load completed spools on to trucks to be shipped.
• Proactively communication with Foreman and coworkers.
• Ensure company equipment and material is maintained, kept cleaned, and stored in a safe manner.
• Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property.
• Drive and control Cherry Picker.
• Operates equipment to move, load and unload material.
• Respond to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination with them.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 

• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative. 

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. 

• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. 

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - As required by the job duties, tasks assigned, and/or company guidelines

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:  High School Diploma or GED: Preferred or 2 years operating up to 30 to N cherry pick

Experience: 2 plus years’ experience

Computer Skills: Not applicable

Certifications & Licenses:  None specifically required

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

 

 

 

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C

Walk

F

Sit

O

Manually Manipulate

C

Reach Outward

F

Reach Above Shoulder

C

Climb

O

Crawl

O

Squat or Kneel

F

Bend

F

Grasp

C

Speak

O

10 lbs or less

F

11-20 lbs

F

21-50 lbs

O

51-100 lbs

N

Over 100 lbs

N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

F

13-25 lbs

F

26-40 lbs

O

41-100 lbs

N

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.