Motor Grader Operator - Fort Knox Job at Cruz Companies
Job Title:
Motor Grader Operator
Motor Grader Operator
SOC code:
47-2073
47-2073
FLSA Classification:
Non-exempt
Non-exempt
Department/Location:
Ft Knox Mine, Fairbanks
Ft Knox Mine, Fairbanks
Reports to:
Project Manager / Shift Foreman
Project Manager / Shift Foreman
Status:
Full Time, Temporary
Full Time, Temporary
EEO-1:
Craft Worker
Craft Worker
Normal Work Hours and Days: A normal work day consists of 8-12 hours possibly longer depending on workload. Hours and start time will vary depending on workload. Night shift work required as needed.
EEO Statement:
Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**
Summary:
The Motor Grader Operator position is responsible for operating heavy equipment, specifically a CAT 16M and 16H Motor Grader, in a safe and appropriate manner. This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of equipment. The Operator will be working at an active Mine site, maintaining haul roads and pit ramps year round. Will also be required to periodically put finish cap surfaces on haul roads. Work will be performed per the supervisor’s instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. Equipment Operators are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Operate heavy equipment used in road construction and maintenance.
- Be able to finish blade road surfaces within tolerances
- Use various other pieces of heavy equipment in development on active mine pits.
- Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
- Maintain and turn in daily records of equipment inspection.
- Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
- Operates heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
- Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
- Maintain the equipment and advise supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs
- Report any damage immediately to supervisor
- Use heavy equipment for its intended purpose with little or no assistance
- Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
- Help identify hazardous conditions on the job site.
- Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum:
- A valid driver license
- Must be proficient with the following
- 16M and 16H Motor Graders
- Proficient with GPS Control on Graders
- Experience with GPS Dozers
- High School Diploma or GED
- MSHA certification
- Knowledge of and ability to read and follow plans, specifications, sketches and Grade/mapping control.
- Knowledge of and ability maintain equipment and follow related procedures
- Ability to see details at a distance
- Ability to see details at close range
- Ability to judge the distance between you and other objects
- Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand.
- Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully
- Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
- Ability to meet project schedule with dependability and consistency.
- Ability to wear protective clothing
The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following:
Not Present
= NP
1-10% of the work day
= Rare
34-66% of the work day
= Frequent
11-33% of the work day
= Occasional
67-100% of the work day
= Constant
Sitting
Frequent
Reaching Overhead
Frequent
Standing
Frequent
Reaching Straight Ahead
Frequent
Walking
Frequent
Reaching Downward
Frequent
Bending/Stooping
Frequent
Handling
Frequent
Crouching
Frequent
Fingering
Constant
Kneeling
Frequent
Feeling
Occasionally
Crawling
Frequent
Talking
Occasionally
Climbing
Frequent
Hearing
Occasionally
Balancing
Occasionally
Twisting
Frequent
Operate Foot Controls
Occasionally
Twist of Wrist
Frequent
(Pounds)
Constant
Frequent
Occasional
Rare
Lifting
50 lbs.
100 lbs.
Carrying
10 lbs.
50 lbs.
100 lbs.
Pushing/Pulling
50 lbs.
100 lbs.
Working Conditions:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
CHECK (If Present) COMMENTS
1.
Exposure to Inclement Weather
X
2.
Extreme Cold
X
3.
Extreme Heat
X
4.
Wet and/or Humid
X
Will experience Rain/Snow/Ice on location
5.
Noise
X
Frequent noise from equipment.
6.
Vibration
X
Occasional normal equipment vibration.
7.
Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.)
X
Possible diesel fumes.
INHERENT HAZARDS
8.
Moving Mechanical Parts
X
9.
Electric Shock
10.
High, Exposed Places
11.
Radiant Energy
12.
Explosives
13.
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals
14.
Other Risks
X
Aware of the potential hazards of working around equipment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
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