Position: Equipment Operator

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Project Superintendant

FLSA Status: Non – exempt

Category: Temporary Project Employee

Pay Rate: DOE

Summary: Assist in the demolition and construction of boardwalks and/or board roads and other duties as assigned. 

· Excavate areas and level ground for boardwalks and boardwalk foundations with various types of mid-sized equipment, such as an E-35 Bobcat Mini-Excavator and 5600 Bobcat Tool cat.

· Install Helical Piers and Anchors for boardwalks. 

· Erect wood framing for boardwalks using hand and power tools such as hammers, saws, levels, and other power tools. 

· Move and locate material on site with fork equipped machinery and trailers.

· Assist in assembly of boardwalk sections.

· Read survey stakes and interpret layout.

· Estimate amount and kind of materials required for job. 

· Measure and mark cutting lines on materials. 

· Shape or cut materials to specified measurements. 

· Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props. 

· Verify trueness of structure using plumb bob and level. 

· Be aware of potential hazards for oneself, coworkers and general public.

· Recognize and remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures. 

· Work in a safe and efficient manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities: no

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Preference will be given to local residents. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Local hire preference will be given

Education and/or Experience:

· Proof (evidence) of construction experience

· Show proficiency with heavy equipment operation

Other Skills and Abilities: Yup'ik speaking preferred. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Lift 50lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Work outside in a construction environment for up to eight hours in the elements.

· Drug testing will be required as a condition of employment