Heavy Equipment Forklift Operator at Dragados USA in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

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  Lifting: Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment, sometimes weighing up to 50lbs or more. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple time an hour throughout a shift.
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  Standing: They often stand for long periods of time, sometimes all day, while working on projects. Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
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  Climbing: Work often involves climbing ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to reach different levels of a structure. Must be able to climb 30' ladders. Must be able to climb 60' stairs. Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar
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  Bending and Kneeling: Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks, such as installing flooring or working in tight spaces. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day
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  Manual Dexterity: The position requires good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and to work with precision. Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.

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  Vision: You need good vision to see clearly at varying distances, and to workplans and other documents. Must be able to see while using required safety glasses.
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  Hearing: They need good hearing to be aware of their surroundings and to follow instructions. Must be able to wear hearing protection as needed
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  Working Conditions: You may work in a variety of weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work an entire shift (8-12hrs) in any of the aforementioned environments
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  Tools and Equipment: You must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment, including power saws, drills, and other machinery. Must be able to use/operate small hand and power tools at to below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling. Tools will range from a few oz to 35lbs, and must be used throughout an 8-12hr shift
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  Safety: You must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Managed earthmoving tasks including mowing ditches, slopes, grades, and clearing brush.
• Signaled truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Constantly serviced and maintained equipment as well as troubleshoot and adjust equipment as needed.
• Conducted pre-shift inspection of machinery following company guidelines, manufacturers' specifications, and operating safety rules and regulations.
• Coordinated with the maintenance crew to report any problem with the operation of the assigned equipment.
• Gathered and loaded dirt and waste products from job sites onto trucks and transported them to an appropriate location.
• Unloading materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stacking them to assigned places. Locating and moving stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment. Identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Machine operators take care of all machine-specific functions such as configuring the equipment, loading and operating the machines, and optimizing the machine capability. They need to ensure that the machine works at its full capacity, oversee its maintenance, and perform timely quality checks.
• Operated a variety of heavy equipment including forklift, bulldozer, excavator, roller compactor, motor grader, picker, and loader. Ensured to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.