Power Equipment Operator

Requisition Id 12876 

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Power Equipment Operator. In this role you will, under limited supervision, operate a variety of equipment used for excavation and hoisting and rigging activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Operate load handling equipment for loading, hauling, and unloading various equipment, materials, and supplies throughout ORNL in a safe and efficient manner

• Operate construction, excavation, and power equipment such as high lifts, dozers, skid steers, backhoes, road grader, etc.

• Comprehend crane load charts and determine proper set-up for mobile cranes

• Operate all types of heavy lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, etc.

• Receive and understand proper hand signals or voice signals as directed by a qualified signal person

• Work with crews in excavations and trenches, hoisting material, tools, and equipment

• Complete other tasks and temporary assignments as directed by management

• Abiding by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.             

Basic (or Required) Qualifications:          

• A high school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program with a minimum of five years’ journeyman experience or 10 years documented experience in the crane and rigging industry.

• Ability to operate all types of load handling equipment including, but not limited to overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, etc.

• Formal crane certification or qualification provided by a nationally accredited agency or government entity and ability to maintain those certifications.

• Valid Tennessee driver’s license upgradeable to a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).

• Work will involve various physical requirements and certain working conditions and as such a post offer, pre-hire physical will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of load handling equipment commonly used in hoisting and rigging applications.  An understanding of general industry standards such as OSHA, ASME, and ANSI.

• Experience using hydraulic gantry lift systems.

• Obtains Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.