Forklift Operator

Position Summary

Assist skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties. Performs tasks that require physical labor at construction sites must have the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform all required duties with the first focus on safety. 
• Operate, clean and perform daily visuals of equipment, locate and move material by coordinating with numerous personnel. 
• Operate fixed-mast forklifts (Hyster and similar) and extendable-boom forklifts (Lull and similar). 
• Assist in rigging up heavy loads to equipment. 
• Assist craftsmen in setting up work as required.  
• Perform preservation and maintenance duties on assigned equipment. 
• Follow instructions given by superintendents, foreman and other experienced crew. 
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean and in orderly conditions. 
• Read and understand warning signs, operating instructions for equipment, jobsite safety rules and jobsite policies. 
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards.

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

•    Able to meet all physical requirements. 
•    Must have all required tools
•    Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
•    Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
•    Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
•    Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.