Equipment Operator - Haines, AK
Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary
Operators are a vital part to the success of a project. Their professional specialty working with heavy duty machinery requires knowledge of and strict adherence to safety regulations. It requires attention to detail and basic knowlege for the maintenance and repair of the equipment they operate.
Main Responsibilities
- Follows the instructions of their Manager / Foreman and applies safety guidelines linked to their activities
- Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Comes prepared and carries out the work accurately and safely
- Follows job specs and plans
- Maintains vehicles and equipment: clearing and verification of vehicles before and after use, carries out standard upkeep (minor repairs and maintenance) in observance of company guidelines and regulations. Notifies their manager in the event of anomalies.
- Conduct pre and post trip DOT inspections on equipment and follow DOT FMCSA guidelines to ensure compliance with regulations
- Completes daily paperwork as required
Education
- High School Diploma
- College/University/Degree(s) Preferred
- Certifications as required
- CPR and First Aid Certification desired but not required
- MSHA Training preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
- Required to pass pre-employment drug screening as well as PAT (Physical Ability Test) prior to starting work
- Required to complete and pass a background screening
- Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Ability to sit / stand / work on feet for long periods, walk on uneven terrain, use hands and fingers to manipulate ojects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see , and hear with frequent exposure to loud noise. Regulary exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.
- Occaisonally lift and move 50 pounds or greater.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
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Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Anchorage
