Equipment Operator

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. Job Description: We have a need for Equipment Operators to run Excavators and Dozers for work on utility/pipe/roadway projects in Wallops Island, VA. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Checks all fluids before starting engine. Works as needed on pipe/utility crews - work safely inside a trench box. Works as needed on heavy highway and bridge projects - moving or placing materials. Receives written or oral instructions from supervisor. Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. Observes and understands markings on ground, hand signals, or grade stakes. Operates equipment in safe and responsible manner. When Operator work is not available, works with and assists crews by performing other duties as requested. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Prior experience in position required. Experience must be commensurate with requirements of Project - will vary depending on project. Minimum five years related experience and/or training. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified or approved by Safety Department or Competent person. Must pass practical test. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job that requires agility. When operating equipment, the Operator must be able to climb in and out of the piece of equipment safely. To climb onto the equipment the Operator uses both hands to grab hold of cab mounted hand grips and raises one foot up to 30 inches (from the ground) onto a step. Uses arm and leg power to lift his/her body up to the tread of the step. This process is repeated until the Operator reaches the cab. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The operation of the equipment requires the use of both hands and arms for steering and moving levers and legs to operate foot controls and pedals. These activities are repeated throughout the work day. When there is no operator work required, the employee may assist the crew and perform other duties with physical demands. The employee is regularly…