Equipment Operator

POSITION SUMMARY The Equipment Operator must work safely and productively on various sized Concrete Construction project sites. A successful candidate in this role must be highly motivated and willing to complete any task assigned, along with performing the essential duties of the Equipment Operator position. All employees are expected to communicate, always build relationships with other team members and use good judgment . The Equipment Operator is expected to have the ability to perform all duties of the positions preceding it in its specific career path, while being responsible and accountable to complete any other tasks assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs job tasks of a concrete finishing technician as necessary Conducts safety checks before operating concrete placement equipment. Operates the following heavy equipment to convey and level concrete according to specifications: Laser and slope screeds Conveyo Hardener Spreaders (Ride On/Somero) Heavy Trucks Lifting Equipment Conducts routine preventative maintenance necessary to keep equipment operating effectively, efficiently, and safely. Makes any minor repairs, as necessary, to keep power equipment safe and operational. Complies with all applicable state, company, and OSHA rules, regulations, and guidelines for safe operation of power equipment at the job site. Maintains any records related to equipment operation, maintenance, and safety. Operates as a safe and productive member of a finishing crew/team. Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related work processes / tasks in the safest possible manner. Ensure that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all co-workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times ID21 Education and/or Experience High School Diploma/GED - preferred Vocational or technical training/work experience in concrete construction - desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Planning, prioritizing, and scheduling assigned work tasks and processes within a work team Knowledge of concrete and its properties Measuring and calculating square/cubic yards precisely Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance reasoning Communicating/reporting with concrete finishing foreman, finishing superintendents and work team members Assisting with development and implementation site safety and work-task plans Recognizing and correcting job site hazards Making judgments and decisions at task and process levels Listening, speaking, reading, and writing at a basic level Thinking logically and critically Seeing and interpreting details closeup and far away Focusing consistently on Safety, Quality, Production, and Innovation Interacting with other trades or subcontractors as necessary Manual dexterity Mechanical reasoning and skill Working Conditions Outdoors - frequently Indoors - occasionally Loud noise - frequently Temperatures - seasonal Walking and riding on uneven terrain - frequently Wearing all PPE when on any project site (e.g., Steel toed boots, Hard hat, Safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, etc.) Multi-activity worksites - frequently Traveling/out of town - frequently 40 to 60-hour work week - frequently Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver's license - required Journeyman status - preferred OSHA 10-Hour Certification - required; training provided by Wayne Brothers OSHA 30-Hour Certification - preferred First Aid/CPR - desirable All-terrain material handler certification -desirable Aerial lift certification - desirable WB Craft Training and other certifications up through Placing/Finishing Level III - preferred ACI Certification (Finishing Technician/Finisher) - desirable Physical Demands Lifting, carrying or moving up to 90 pounds Frequent steering, riding, bouncing Sitting for long periods of time on power equipment Focus concentration, attention to detail Wayne Brothers, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Read our EEO/AAE policy.