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Calista Corporation Equipment Operator II in Fairbanks, Alaska

Brice Engineering LLC

Temporary

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform tasks involving safely operating one or several types of power equipment such as excavators, trucks, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, demolish structures, erect structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide assistance to site superintendent and other supporting staff in the field
  • Learn and follow all safety regulations, monitoring operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
  • Identify and report any hazards as observed for safety of personnel and equipment
  • Accurately and efficiently operate different types of heavy equipment.
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
  • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, and related equipment.
  • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Talk to clients and study instructions, plans, and diagrams in order to establish work requirements.
  • Requires the ability to properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) on HAZWOPER sites
  • Maintain a safe and clean job site with attention to detail on environmental hazardous to reduce personal exposure and potential spreading of hazardous contaminants
  • Store equipment properly when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis
  • Fuel and lube equipment on a daily basis
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by site superintendent or management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of machines and tools including their uses, repair and maintenance and practical applications
  • Skill in safely operating all heavy equipment
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
  • Ability to act calmly under stress and strain
  • Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
  • Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
  • Valid Drivers License required; CDL preferred
  • Six to ten experience operating equipment preferred
  • OSHA 30 hour certification preferred
  • HAZWOPER certification preferred
  • UST Decommissioning certification preferred
  • Experience maintaining equipment preferred
  • Alaska and or remote experience preferred
  • Operating certificates preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Engineering has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For a complete list of the demands, please email the Human Resource Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com.

Occasionally: Sitting, Crawling, Climbing, Reaching Overhead, Crouching, Kneeling, Pushing or Pulling, Talking, Grasping, Lifting 10 to 75 Ibs, Lifting 10 to 75 Ibs, Carrying 10 to 75 Ibs, Carrying 10 to 75 Ibs, Fine Manipulation, Driving, ommunication Using Effective Written Communication, Making Decisions, Inside Hot/Heat, Inside Cold, Outside Hot Temperature, Hazards Biological, Hazards Chemical, Hazards Electrical, Unprotected Spaces high Places/high Heights, Unprotected Constricted Spaces (Underground), Dry, Grease, Oil, Mud, Hot Temperature Burners, Hot Temperature Flame Torches, Working Alone

Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending Over, Balancing, Repetitive Use of Legs/Arms, Lifting 10 to 75 lbs, Carrying 10 to 75 lbs, Eye/Hand Coordination (Foot), Thinking Analytically, Communication Using Effective Variable Communication, Remember Details, Adjusting to Changes, Examining/Observing Details, Outside Cold Temperatures, Outside Humid, Hazards Sharp Objects/Tool, Hazards Heavy Machinery, Dirty, Fumes, Gases, Odors, Dust, Moving Mechanical Parts, Noise, Vibration, Wet/Slippery Floors/Surfaces, Working w/Others

Continuously: Close Vision, Distance Vision, Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, Ability to Adjust Focus, Handling Stress and Emotions Concentrating on Tasks, Discriminating Colors.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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