Materials Management Operating Engineer

Follows company and client Health & Safety Program to ensure their own safety as well as safety those on site.

Operates equipment for safe unloading, storage and loading of large and small electrical construction materials.

Effectively interface with customer representatives on site

Equipment experience shall include the operations of both light duty & heavy-duty forklifts, telehandlers, and wheel loaders.

Responsible for daily equipment checks to ensure equipment is in safe working order

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two (2) to four (4) years in a heavy operator role

Certified equipment operator

OSHA 10/30 Certification

Experience with moving and managing materials up to 50,000 lbs. in weight

Experience working outdoors in extreme weather conditions

Experience in shipping and receiving

Experience with inventory control, and cycle counting.

Experience working in warehouse or construction yards

First Aid and CPR Certified

Experience in the electrical construction industry

ERP System experience

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

Work is primarily performed outdoors in an active material laydown yard.

Operate outdoor forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, stage, and organize materials.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Regularly operate equipment on gravel, dirt, asphalt, concrete, uneven terrain, and other outdoor surfaces.

Work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and other environmental conditions.

May be exposed to dust, mud, noise, vehicle exhaust, and other conditions associated with an active laydown yard.

Frequent operation of forklifts, telehandlers, trucks, trailers, cranes, and other heavy equipment in close proximity.

Maintain constant awareness of pedestrian traffic, moving equipment, vehicles, overhead hazards, stored materials, and changing site conditions.

Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and entering and exiting material-handling equipment.

May require frequent inspection, counting, positioning, securing, and identification of materials.

May be required to secure loads, attach or remove lifting/handling accessories, and assist with material staging and organization.

Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and handle materials and equipment within the requirements of the position.

Must maintain a clear line of sight and safely maneuver equipment around stored materials, structures, vehicles, and personnel.

Must comply with all applicable OSHA requirements, site-specific safety rules, PPE requirements, equipment operating procedures, and traffic-control plans.

Must complete required equipment inspections and report unsafe conditions, equipment deficiencies, material damage, or other hazards.

May work extended periods outdoors and may be required to work overtime, weekends, or varying shifts based on project requirements.

Position requires the ability to communicate effectively with yard personnel, drivers, vendors, project teams, and other equipment operators.

May occasionally perform administrative or inventory-related tasks in a job trailer or office environment, including use of a computer, tablet, radio, or other communication equipment.

Employee may be required to travel to other project sites, warehouses, vendor facilities, or customer locations as project requirements dictate.