JOB SUMMARY

Operate heavy equipment, usually on a bridge construction jobsite. Travel from jobsite to jobsite in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Missouri. This job is located in Red Oak, IA. Work Monday to Friday, and some weekends, usually 40-50 hours. Overnight stays may be required at the company's expense.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Attend work as scheduled
Get along with others
Follow company handbooks and other instructions
Use and care for tools, equipment and materials
Read and understand equipment manuals

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect and maintain equipment to prevent malfunctions or damage
Operate the equipment skillfully and safely in conformance with OSHA regulations
Cut, sidehill cut, ditch dig, slot doze, backfill, clear and grub and finish
Demolish, clear and level jobsites of old bridges, buildings, trees, shrubs, earth, rocks, concrete, etc.
Use hydraulic hoses, wedge-pin hitches and cable-operated blades
Maneuver the machine by using levers and pedals to raise and lower or tilt the attachment
Lower terrain by following grade stakes or hand signals
Detect and adjust defects in equipment and perform minor repairs using grease gun, oil can and hand tools
Work safely by using a bi-directional signal, headache rack/brush guard, seat belt and rollover protection
Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets and container labels
Identify and communicate safety concerns to management in a timely manner
Operate other equipment and perform other duties as assigned

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A.M. Cohron & Son

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