Yates Construction

Evergreen- Medium Operator - Various Projects

LocationBirmingham, AL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Summary:

Equipment Operator II operates light equipment on a construction site safely and effectively (All-terrain Forklift, Skid Steer, Track Hoe).

Overview of Primary Duties:

Assists in radio communication.
Performs preventive vehicle and equipment maintenance to ensure proper operating conditions before leaving for the job site (checks oil, water, fuel, tires, hydraulic system, etc., and makes appropriate adjustments) reporting any malfunctions and repair requirements to the supervisor.
Performs traffic control set up at the job site to ensure a safe working environment, places and gathers cones, flags, set out traffic signs, etc.
Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on a variety of equipment and power tools.
Maintains log of required inspections of equipment.
Completes a daily Pre-Start checklist.
Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
Follow Yates Code of Conduct
Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
Participate in workplace inspections.
Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
Participate in required and assigned training.
Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
Present a mature approach to working safely.
Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.
Qualifications:

Must be 25 years or older with a clean MVR background check.
Valid CDL license requirement is dictated by the needs of the site.
Two (2) + years of heavy industrial-related medium operator experience.
Successful completion of a DOT Physical.
Requirements:

Operate by way of radio communications or hand signals, if applicable.
Knowledge of all traffic laws and regulations involved in equipment operation.
Good verbal and listening.
Clean, maintain, and make basic repairs to equipment.
Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.
Responsible for maintaining safe operations as per Yates and manufacturers procedures/guidelines within the equipment’s capabilities.
Wearing, inspecting, and caring for required personal protective equipment.
Must be able to read and follow operator procedures.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independently
The degree of job responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on months of experience
Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:

All weather conditions at varying temperatures
Work at varying elevations
Will work in windy and dusty environments
Moderate to high noise levels
The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
Ability to talk and hear to communicate
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

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