Equipment Operator

Company: Tepa
Location: Death Valley
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

A little bit about usTepa, LLC, is a shared services organization owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. Tepa provides common leadership, administration and management for tribally-owned certified small businesses to ensure clients receive the greatest efficiencies, cost benefits and quality. The independent businesses, known as the Tepa Companies, offer a diverse portfolio of services, including construction, environmental, technology, industrial, engineering and professional staffing solutions. Established in 2005, the Tepa Companies employ more than 400 people in offices across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas. Find out more about the Tepa Companies at Tepa.com. Tepa, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.Now about youOur Construction Services Division is looking for an Equipment Operator to support a project in Death Valley, CA. The Equipment Operator is responsible for performing various equipment operating activities with limited supervision and direction. The Equipment Operator will regularly perform Laborer job functions based on client and project requirements.Equipment Operator: Operates various construction equipment safely and efficiently, including: excavators, loaders, forklifts, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers. Performs daily equipment inspection and maintenance requirements with proper documentation in compliance with company policies. Offloads or load outs construction materials and/or debris. Reads and interprets surveying staking pertaining to grade control and utilities. Interacts with geotechnical engineer and interpret testing results. Performs other duties associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.Laborer: Identifies and operates hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris. Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications. Controls passing traffic. Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment. Identifies and follows safe working procedures. Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to others.Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including: digs ditches and trenches, backfills excavations, seals structural components, measures and records areas, unloads and identifies materials, assembles and erects equipment including scaffolding, pours concrete, and sets braces to support the sides of excavations.What are we looking for? 5 years' experience operating construction equipment Knowledge of use of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used on construction sites. Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices and procedures. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards. Valid driver's license. Commercial Driver's License is preferred, but not required.

Keywords: Tepa, North Las Vegas , Equipment Operator, Other , Death Valley, Nevada