Equipment Operator B

Washington, WA

Utilities

About the position

Responsible for executing basic material distribution and Stores Department functions, which includes the rigging, transportation, and distribution/physical control of materials and equipment. Provides outstanding customer service to internal and external customers in the safest manner possible.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities relating to the rigging and transportation of materials and equipment and securing cargo for transportation and distribution.
• Responsible for the operation of material handling and heavy lifting equipment utilized by the Stores Department, which includes tractor trailers, tanker trucks, load handlers, and forklifts.
• Loads/unloads and handles materials as required and safely places them into various types of storage locations at various heights.
• Drives vehicles/equipment (i.e., truck, van, forklift, etc.) for transporting materials and supplies to designated locations/sites.
• Performs basic activities relating to the collection and separation of the Company's salvageable materials.
• Performs routine manual assignments in conjunction with assisting higher classified employees while performing their assigned duties.
• Loads materials onto vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damaging in transit.
• Responsible for complying with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and all Corporate Commercial Motor Vehicle Policies and Procedures, which includes pre and post trip vehicle inspections and daily driving logs.
• Performs general housekeeping functions necessary to maintain a safe and orderly work environment (i.e., sweeping, removing older/deteriorated stock, picking up banding, junk pallets, trash, cardboard, etc.).
• Participates in physical inventories and cycle counting activities as required.
• Maintains accurate recordkeeping of the inventory.
• Completes material transactions using paper as well as computerized systems (PCs and handheld devices).
• Maintains and completes Stores related files, documents, requisitions, forms, records, and reports as required or directed.
• Verifies the accuracy of work for all necessary and required paperwork.
• Performs basic Stores Department functions, which includes the receiving, shipping, issuing, crediting, transferring, handling, storage, and maintenance of the inventory.
• Performs the duties of lower classified employees when needed.
• Inspects work area(s) and equipment.
• Performs the necessary safety checks prior to starting work assignments.
• Assists other Company personnel and contractors as required.
• Uses hand tools to erect, install, and/or fabricate shelving, bins, cabinets, or similar items in the Stores area(s).
• Responsible for Environmental and SOX compliance.

Requirements

• Must meet or successfully pass all Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver qualification requirements (i.e., medical evaluation, written and road tests, employment history, etc.).
• Possess and maintain all of the appropriate licenses, certifications, and endorsements required for this classification (i.e., Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Controlled Hazardous Substance (CHS) Certification, medical examiners certificate, Radio Operators Permit, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to effectively operate all types of material handling and heavy lifting equipment utilized by the Stores Department (i.e., tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, load handlers, etc.); in compliance with OSHA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Corporate Commercial Motor Vehicle Policies and Procedures.
• Possess a working knowledge of material distribution operations and procedures.
• Possess a working knowledge of all Federal, State, and local Commercial Motor Vehicle laws and regulations, including pre and post trip inspections and daily driving logs.
• Possess a working knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous material regulations, including vehicle placarding.
• Must possess High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language.
• Ability to communicate and comprehend/follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must successfully pass required qualification tests.
• Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check.
• Possess a valid jurisdictional drivers license.
• Ability to use measuring and hand tools.
• Possess knowledge of math and conversion functions.
• Able and willing to perform physically challenging tasks for extended periods of time (for example, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting).
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs to pull/put material in/out of storage locations.
• Ability to wear and use safety equipment as required by Federal, State, local and company regulations (for example, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hard hat, work gloves, etc.).
• Ability to follow all applicable company safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all weather conditions and in noisy and dirty environments, with proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to travel to various Company facilities and vendor locations as required.
• Ability to work at various Company locations as required.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, shift work and/or overtime as required consistent with the labor agreement.
• Ability to successfully pass required random U.S. Department of Transportation drug tests.