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Equipment Operator/Utility
Summary
Title:Equipment Operator/Utility
ID:2665
Location:Upper Sandusky, OH
Company:Olen Corporation
Description
Kokosing is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.

Located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions, Kokosing's services include the construction of highways/bridges, industrial facilities/factories, data centers, marine, solar, advanced industrial, pipeline, and water/wastewater facilities, along with asphalt/concrete pavement and underground utilities. For over 70 years, our family-owned company has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.

With over $1.2 billion (and growing) in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Summary:
The equipment operator/utility is responsible for the operation of the equipment and other duties outside of equipment operations as directed by supervision and in accordance with the recommended practices relating to safety, maintenance and production.  The equipment operator is responsible for following accepted safe operating practices in all areas of production, maintenance, inspections, and housekeeping.  He inspects, cleans and performs repairs as needed or skill allows, observes operation of equipment to detect malfunction and informs supervisor when malfunction occurs.  Operator is responsible for the safe operation of equipment and will be familiar with recommended operating procedures, operating limits and recommended practices and expectations for safety, maintenance, production, housekeeping, and repair on both equipment and fixed plants.


Qualifications:
  • Physical / functional requirements as indicated for this position.
  • Ability to travel to and from multiple sites.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals, memorandums, safety information, hazard labels, etc.
  • Have corrected eyesight, color vision, depth perception, hearing and balance acceptable for safe operation of mobile equipment and awareness near fixed plant operations.
  • Have adequate or corrected hearing acceptable for the safe operation of mobile equipment and awareness near fixed plant operations.
  • Free of the influence of drugs or controlled substances that can affect judgment or coordination.
  • Knowledge of all related safety guidelines and procedures.
  • General mechanical skills.

Required Safety Equipment:
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Steel-toed Shoes
  • Gloves
  • Hearing protection where required 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Ensure all safety guidelines are followed.
  • Operating the equipment within the general operating and production guidelines for the machine.
  • The operator is responsible for pre shift inspections, fueling, and greasing of his equipment.
  • The general appearance and housekeeping of his equipment.
  • Operate within the general mine plan.
  • Report all maintenance issues to the maintenance manager.
  • Report directly to Plant Manager with all trucking or truck issues.
  • Communicate with the scale house needs or wishes involving trucking issues.
  • Call for help if/when needed (24/7).
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:
Olen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life insurance paid time off and a 401K plan.

Olen is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
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