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• Duties

Help Duties Summary

Responsible for running and repairing the historic machinery in the Boott Cotton Mills Museum weave room, the park's signature living-history exhibit which recreates the look and atmosphere of a textile factory floor. It showcases 88 Draper Model E looms, bobbin winders, and other machinery. The incumbent will report to the Exhibits Specialist.

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Responsibilities

Wearing period costume circa 1900, the loom fixer repairs, maintains, and safely operates looms, bobbin winders, and line shafting in the exhibit. The loom fixer interacts with museum visitors and demonstrates NPS interpretive competencies. The loom fixer maintains records and schedules for maintenance and lubrication of weaving machinery and related textile equipment. When needed, the loom fixer sets up and operates a portable loom for special events. The loom fixer also receives shipments and unloads textile supplies with the use of a fork lift as necessary.

• Consults and coordinates with exhibit and textile specialists on historical machines and park projects.

• Repairs, maintains, and safely operates looms, bobbin winders and line shafting for museum exhibits and public displays.

• Maintains records and schedules for maintenance and lubrication of weaving machinery and related textile equipment.

• Sets up and operate portable loom for special events.

• Receives shipments and unloads textile supplies with the use of a fork lift as necessary.

• Interacts with park and museum visitors and demonstrate NPS interpretive competencies.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
8

• Job family (Series)
  3501 Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.

• Fingerprints and Background Investigation required prior to entry on duty

• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.

• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.

• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

Qualifications

Specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular job elements needed to successfully perform the duties of this position and must have included:

• Operating cotton looms and related textile machinery,

• Repairing textile machinery

• Moving items using a forklift.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefits, repair, operation, and maintenance.

Knowledge of communications techniques necessary to prepare and deliver structured and informal presentations to varied audiences

Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, or watercraft.

Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without tiring (which may include performing repetitive tasks such as hammering or lifting objects).

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Overview

We are always in search of Difference Makers to help us generate solutions and solve problems so that we can continue flooring the imagination of our customers; while providing value to their lives. We're redefining flooring with products that not only minimize climate impact but also foster beauty and allow people to connect and thrive.

If you would like to make a direct impact with a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 global leader in flooring fashions, while making the world a better place, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Mohawk Industries is the world's largest flooring company – and we are growing. We are a Fortune 500 company (NYSE: MHK) and our competitive advantages are huge

Responsibilities

• Doff all cloth rolls from looms and transport to roll storage area by use of tramrail.

• Maintain adequate supply of cores in racks.

• Transport tramrail and empty core to loom.

• Cut cloth, tape, properly tag roll.

• Doff cloth roll.

• Place empty core, tape and start loom.

• Transport doffed roll to roll storage area with use of tramrail.

• Keep a record of all rolls doffed.

• Obtain Quality Control lab samples and carry to supervisor's office.

• Keep roll storage area clean.

• Perform any miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.

• Obey all safety rules and regulations.

• Report all accidents and/or injuries, no matter how slight, immediately to supervision.

• Actively participate in the Total Productive Maintenance Process as required.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Qualifications

• Must perform miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.

• Must be able to perform basic skills in math, reading, and writing to complete required tickets and reports.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods of time.

• Must be able to work shift work, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a frequent basis.

• Must be able to reach 76 inches.

• Must not have an active decision making leave.

• Must stay in this job for a period of one year before being eligible to apply for another posted job.

• Must be able to perform basic skills in math, reading, and writing to complete required tickets and reports

About Mohawk

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

What Machine Operation contributes to Cardinal Health

• Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications

• Determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup

• Uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments

• Makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds

• Measures, marks, and scribe's dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining

• Fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Job Summary

Help maintain high departmental efficiency by tying in warps in an efficient manner while maintaining the quality of the warp. The tie-in operator also assists with other positions in the department.

Accountabilities

• Must observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed. Will be responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions. Must attend all monthly scheduled Safety Meetings.

• Straighten loose ends prior to tying new warp. Ensures that all ends are in lease and straight at completion of warp tie-in procedure with no cotton or other material propped under drop wires.

• Remove bat and put aside until new warp is tied.

• Check all selvages before leasing out. Remove all doubles in cloth ,if any before tying warp.

• Brush out old warp and make sure all ends are straight. Put in comb and put rubber band on each end of comb and secure with waste string in middle of comb.

• Run lease under yarn, loosen nut with wrench, pull warp out of gear, roll empty warp out on loom support brace each one time, cut loose, brush ends well, pull comb back to lease stuck and roll up to drop wires. Take clamp, lay on whip roll, pull yarn off to make sure warp ends are straight, cut tails off new warp, throw over whip roll, bring back under warp, put clamp in warp ends, cut off excessive yarn, and put across warp.

• Secures tie in machine frame, pushes to loom, set in place, pull yarn over frame from new warp until tape comes over tie in frame, put warp ends and pull over to brush. Take second clamp down, take two clamps from frame and lay on top of other clamps, pull pattern ends over frame and clamp down. Take clamp off, comb clean, lay back on frame, set tension on arm, turn four bars up so frame will move. Pull pin out, loosen tension on warp, place machine in frame and start.

• Operator must stay with tie in machine until warp is tied. Place tie in machine back in box.

• Remove all clamps and put on frame.

• Start loom and run knots through drop wires through reed. Start loom and make sure warp is straight.

• Number of crossed ends allowed is zero.

• Put all thread waste in waste buggy.

• Assist in repairing breakouts of seven or more.

• Assist in repairing smashes of seven or more ends.

• Follow all safety rules, plant rules, department rules and implement total quality in his/her area of responsibility.

• One Operator is required to smash when warp out is 8 or less warps for the shift

• Participate in Plant Corrective Action Team Program.

• Participate in Plant Safety Program.

• Report all unsafe conditions in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years related work experience and/or training preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks

• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area

• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods

• Adheres to all quality guidelines

• Works under moderate degree of supervision

• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor

• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Hazards/Safe Guards

• Earplugs required when in the manufacturing areas of the plant.

• Safety glasses as required and OSHA approved hearing protection.

• Required to wear a safety glove and safety knife when cutting open packages.

• Must also wear safety goggles and a dust mask if within 50 feet of a blow down operation.

• Must wear safety shoes in areas required.

Environmental, Health and Safety

• Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) is a major cornerstone of this company's beliefs. Working safely and protecting the environment are an essential part of an employee's job performance and all employees are responsible for the following position requirements.

• Sign a letter of EHS Commitment on an annual basis

• Understand and abide by the plant EHS policy

• Understand and abide by the plant EHS Cardinal Rules

• Read the OSHA Poster on the HR Bulletin Boards

• Follow all the standards, policies and procedures outlined in the EHS program

• Attend all EHS training sessions

• Wear and/or use all required personal protective equipment while working

• Immediately report hazardous conditions or environmental risks to your supervisor in order for the supervisor to ensure appropriate corrective action is implemented

• Immediately report any job-related injury or illness to your supervisor, Safety Coordinator, HR or any member of management

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Alphanumeric is hiring a Service Operator- Buffer/Formulation in Marietta PA.

The role will be an off shift role so the candidate needs to be available to work any shift:
1st shift = 6:00 am -4:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (10 hr days)
2nd shift – 2:00 pm – 12:30 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (10 hr days)
3rd shift = 10:00 pm – 8:30 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (10 hr days, shift ends Saturday morning)
4th shift = 7:00 am – 7:30 pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday (12 hr days)
5th shift = 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, Saturday, Sunday, Monday (12 hr days, shift ends Tuesday morning)

Duties Include:

• Use proper aseptic technique while performing tasks in the Grade A/B areas to include: bulk formulation, vial filling, routine and non-routine aseptic interventions; operating filling and auto loading equipment using automated control systems, unloading of autoclaves and management of sterilized components.

• Operate processing equipment in accordance with SOPs, in all classified areas (Grade A/B/C).

• Actively participate in troubleshooting processes and equipment problems as well as assisting the supervisor in completing all necessary paperwork associated with investigations, deviations and remarks.

• Use proper aseptic technique while performing tasks in the Grade A/B areas to include: filling line, routine aseptic interventions (pulling of samples, EM monitoring & clearing downed vials), non-routine aseptic interventions (filler setup, needle changeout), operating filling and auto loading equipment using automated control systems; perform automatic weight checks; assist with and performs non-routine interventions without compromising aseptic environment.

• Actively participate in the creation and revision of batch records, standard operating procedures, protocols, and all other GMP documents.

• Troubleshoot process equipment and interact with maintenance personnel

• Demonstrate proficiency as outlined in training requirements for equipment systems and position.

• Responsible for loading and unloading materials, labeling according to SOPs, assembling valves, connectors, and other equipment and tools using Aseptic technique.

• Recognize and report deviations or potential issues immediately to the management team.

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, policies, standard operating procedures, and industry practice and Industrial Excellence initiatives.

• Communicate and report status of equipment maintenance related issues to the area supervisor / manager, and assist with actions necessary to resolve issues.

• Work on any assignment as directed.

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with applicable EHS and GMP regulations, guidelines, policies, GSK standard operating & safety procedures, and industry practice and Industrial Excellence initiatives.

Overview

We are always in search of Difference Makers to help us generate solutions and solve problems so that we can continue flooring the imagination of our customers; while providing value to their lives. We're redefining flooring with products that not only minimize climate impact but also foster beauty and allow people to connect and thrive.

If you would like to make a direct impact with a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 global leader in flooring fashions, while making the world a better place, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Mohawk Industries is the world’s largest flooring company – and we are growing. We are a Fortune 500 company (NYSE: MHK) and our competitive advantages are huge

Responsibilities

• Doff all cloth rolls from looms and transport to roll storage area by use of tramrail.

• Maintain adequate supply of cores in racks.

• Transport tramrail and empty core to loom.

• Cut cloth, tape, properly tag roll.

• Doff cloth roll.

• Place empty core, tape and start loom.

• Transport doffed roll to roll storage area with use of tramrail.

• Keep a record of all rolls doffed.

• Obtain Quality Control lab samples and carry to supervisor’s office.

• Keep roll storage area clean.

• Perform any miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.

• Obey all safety rules and regulations.

• Report all accidents and/or injuries, no matter how slight, immediately to supervision.

• Actively participate in the Total Productive Maintenance Process as required.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Qualifications

• Must perform miscellaneous duties as required by supervision.

• Must be able to perform basic skills in math, reading, and writing to complete required tickets and reports.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods of time.

• Must be able to work shift work, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a frequent basis.

• Must be able to reach 76 inches.

• Must not have an active decision making leave.

• Must stay in this job for a period of one year before being eligible to apply for another posted job.

• Must be able to perform basic skills in math, reading, and writing to complete required tickets and reports

About Mohawk

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC , Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Job ID 2019-41331

FLSA Status Hourly

Company MOHAWK

Job Group Manufacturing

Mills Uniform Company, a leading nationwide retailer of private school uniforms is hiring for our new Dallas Warehouse and Decorated Apparel facility. Join our energetic team and assist with the operation of multiple and single head machines applying school logos on customized products.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Confirming logo, thread colors and product to assure order accuracy
• Changing thread, needles and bobbins as needed
• Hooping and un-hooping
• Loading and unloading machines
• Performing Quality Assurance
• Conducting routine machine maintenance
• Keeping supplies and work area clean, organized and safe
• Additional projects and tasks as needed

We're open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm, with expanded hours during the months before school starts .

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient use of computers and embroidery machinery with ability to thread a needle and understand thread tension
• Color, short and long-distance vision and fine manual dexterity
• Fast learner able to work independently once trained
• Strong English comprehension and communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to stoop, bend and stand all day
• Ability to carry and climb, sometimes while lifting stock weighing as much as 30 pounds
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers and arms

Benefits

We offer competitive rates of pay DOE in a positive working environment with opportunity for skill-building and advancement. Part-time and full-time positions available with overtime during peak.

Company Info

Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world's largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients and we've built a promising pipeline centered around our core therapeutic areas. We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic and specialty medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Tuition Assistance. This position is located at our in the International Center, near the Salt Lake City International Airport (4745 Wiley Post Way, 84116). For more on Teva, check us out at www.tevapharm.com or www.tevausa.com.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc.

• Responsible for set up, changeover, programming and operation of various equipment manufacturing and/or packaging equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, granulators, dryers, mills, tablet compression, holder assemblers, blister formers and sealers, packagers and labelers.

• Responsible for cleaning of facilities, equipment and utensils as required following SOP's and WI's.

• Responsible for completing documentation as required in the manufacturing and/or packaging of product.

• Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining 100% compliance with all assignments.

• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Batch Record instructions.

• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office products (additional experience with systems such as LMS, ERP, etc. preferred).

• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.

• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.

• Detail oriented with ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies while performing tasks.

Function

Manufacturing

Sub Function

Manufacturing/Operations

Reports To

In process of validation

Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City

Company Info

Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world's largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients and we've built a promising pipeline centered around our core therapeutic areas. We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic and specialty medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Tuition Assistance. This position is located at our in the International Center, near the Salt Lake City International Airport (4745 Wiley Post Way, 84116). For more on Teva, check us out at www.tevapharm.com or www.tevausa.com.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc.

• Responsible for set up, changeover, programming and operation of various equipment manufacturing and/or packaging equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, granulators, dryers, mills, tablet compression, holder assemblers, blister formers and sealers, packagers and labelers.

• Responsible for cleaning of facilities, equipment and utensils as required following SOP's and WI's.

• Responsible for completing documentation as required in the manufacturing and/or packaging of product.

• Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining 100% compliance with all assignments.

• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Batch Record instructions.

• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office products (additional experience with systems such as LMS, ERP, etc. preferred).

• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.

• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.

• Detail oriented with ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies while performing tasks.

Function

Manufacturing

Sub Function

Manufacturing/Operations

Reports To

In process of validation

Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City

Requisition ID: 79975

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned company operates through a network of offices and projects in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building and mining. Kiewit had 2018 revenues of $9 billion and employs more than 20,000 staff and craft employees.

Position Summary:

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment (i.e. forklift, bobcat, compressor, riding-compactor, vehicle for running errands, small water truck, small dump truck and utility truck) to excavate, move and/or grade material. In general, light equipment has a G.V.W. less than 26,000 pounds. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions. Calculate slopes and grades of materials. Calculate fuel/oil mixtures.

• Plan, diagram and lay-out for operator's work.

• Read, understand and apply Operating Manuals, plans and specifications and visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions. Accurately fill out a Kiewit Daily Equipment Walkaround Report.

• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.

• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, and point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Observe functioning of equipment to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repair or replacement.

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of motion and flexibility.

• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

• Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic or electric powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications. Assemble and operate compressors and pumps; operate levers and pedals on assigned equipment to lower bucket or scoop up material and to lift, swing, or dump material; adjust hand wheels and depress foot pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms. Perform light maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines. Document maintenance in logs on assigned equipment.

• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.

• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).

• Understand and implement Red Tag procedures relating to equipment in a safe manner.

• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.

• Be motivated and work productively.

• Perform all other job related duties requested by supervisor.

Secondary Functions:

• Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing essential job functions.

• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Formal Training:

• Heavy Equipment Operator-(type of equipment)

• Must have working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with the equipment being operated.

• Must have in his/her possession a Kiewit Equipment qualification card endorsing unit being operated.

• Must have a valid driver's license when equipment being operated travels on any public roads.

Working Environment:

• Ability to work in conditions common to a construction site including but not limited to rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, sun, cold, noise.

• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.

• Climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Possess full range of motion and flexibility.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.