Equipment Operator Intern
Summary
| Title: | Equipment Operator Intern |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1157 |
| Location : | State College (PA) |
Description
Job Summary:
The purpose of this internship is to become exposed and familiar with operating heavy, material-moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain and/or repair civil and heavy highway-related projects. Perform manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct supervision.
Essential Functions:
* Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
* Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic.
* Wear personal protective equipment.
* Perform daily safety and maintenance checks/procedures per operator’s manual.
* Perform manual labor such as digging or shoveling, assisting with placement of pipe and material, or other manual labor duties as assigned.
* Complete required paperwork including Operator’s Daily Report.
* Proactively and diplomatically communicate with Equipment Manager, Shop Superintendent, Leader, customers and peers concerning equipment and job-related problems.
* Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
* Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
Ability to:
* Recognize problems or errors at work site related to position.
* Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
* Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
* Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
* Must be prompt, reliable, and dependable with work schedule.
* A valid driver’s license for the state you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers is preferred.
Education:
* High school graduate or equivalent.
* Current enrollment in a heavy equipment operation program from an accredited school required.
Experience:
* Prefer previous experience operating heavy equipment.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to work in field environment with exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, and vibration.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
* Ability to physically climb in and out of equipment safely and operate levers or pedals to make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms.
* Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
* Ability to work in extreme hot and cold and adverse weather conditions.
* Ability to work and walk on uneven terrain.
* Ability to shovel.
* Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather.
* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
* Ability to work for prolonged periods with unscheduled breaks.
* Ability to work unscheduled overtime hours.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.
The purpose of this internship is to become exposed and familiar with operating heavy, material-moving construction equipment to excavate, prepare, maintain and/or repair civil and heavy highway-related projects. Perform manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct supervision.
Essential Functions:
* Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
* Safely operate heavy equipment in and among live traffic.
* Wear personal protective equipment.
* Perform daily safety and maintenance checks/procedures per operator’s manual.
* Perform manual labor such as digging or shoveling, assisting with placement of pipe and material, or other manual labor duties as assigned.
* Complete required paperwork including Operator’s Daily Report.
* Proactively and diplomatically communicate with Equipment Manager, Shop Superintendent, Leader, customers and peers concerning equipment and job-related problems.
* Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
* Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
Ability to:
* Recognize problems or errors at work site related to position.
* Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and detect problems with equipment.
* Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
* Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
* Must be prompt, reliable, and dependable with work schedule.
* A valid driver’s license for the state you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers is preferred.
Education:
* High school graduate or equivalent.
* Current enrollment in a heavy equipment operation program from an accredited school required.
Experience:
* Prefer previous experience operating heavy equipment.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to work in field environment with exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, and vibration.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
* Ability to physically climb in and out of equipment safely and operate levers or pedals to make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of control mechanisms.
* Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
* Ability to work in extreme hot and cold and adverse weather conditions.
* Ability to work and walk on uneven terrain.
* Ability to shovel.
* Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather.
* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
* Ability to work for prolonged periods with unscheduled breaks.
* Ability to work unscheduled overtime hours.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
