Equipment Operator
JESSUP, MarylandOverview
JESSUP, Maryland
Temporary
731
$24.00 - $26.00
Morning
Job Description
Do you like the feeling of having tremendous power at the tips of your fingers? Would you like to be part of an essential industry in the United States? PeopleReady Skilled Trades is now hiring Heavy Equipment Operators who can bring a positive attitude and professional flair to the jobsite.
Responsibilities
- Working outdoors in appropriate safety and protective equipment
- Operating a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices
- Performing pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricating equipment components and attachments
- Completing and maintaining equipment log sheets and reports
- Performing site planning and setup by assessing jobsite conditions and identifying or selecting appropriate attachments for the work to be done
- Working cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers
- Continuously learning about new techniques/equipment in order to operate safely while maintaining productivity
Qualifications & Experience
- Possess a valid certification and minimum five years' experience with heavy construction equipment and trucks and/or three years performing maintenance on heavy equipment
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electronics, electronics, and Department of Transportation regulations
- Valid driver’s license
- Tools of the trade and ability to bring them to the jobsite
- References to verify the professional skills and experience you bring to the team
- Able to occasionally lift and move more than 50 pounds and remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.
