Wordprocessing Operator jobs in Potomac, MD

Experience (preferred or required):

• High School Diploma required
• Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment as well as safety standards
• 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in Construction, Landscaping, and/or Snow/Dirt Removal industries preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment; verifies equipment is in safe working order, is properly fueled, and is capable for performing the assigned task (weight capacity, etc.)
• May perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance (filling fluids, adding lubricants, etc.)
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate job site and company safety and security standards to prevent property damage and injuries. Follows laws and prevents traffic disruption
• Operates large size excavator, dozer, track and rubber tire loaders, rollers, and other related equipment to perform road work, earth moving, excavation, etc.
• Works with and assists crew in digging ditches and trenches, (un)loading materials, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work
• Provides support to successful completion of construction and engineering work (road work, excavation work, materials movement, etc.)
• Responds to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination with them. May be involved in rigging processes
• Operates the equipment manually, and/or through electronic or other technical means. NOTE: Some equipment may require use of a GPS or other computer software; operators may be required to utilize equipment and software to perform essential job functions.
• Maintains equipment or production records, as directed
• Help drive safety initiatives from safety team
• Respond to phone calls in a timely fashion
• Willing to learn the industry and help us maintain and grow our marketplace position
• Attend business meetings and trainings as required
• Follow and adhere to Company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Perform other administrative duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

Position Requirements and Skills:

• Must be ambitious! We’re looking for a real “Go-Getter” who wants to serve and add value
• Professional in attitude and appearance
• Possess the ability to connect with a variety of personalities
• Lives out Company values: Integrity, Customer obsession, Teamwork, Respect, Resourcefulness, Safety, and Family
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, trainings, publications, networking, and professional societies
• Strong knowledge of dirt/snow removal and site development
• Work independently, self-directed
• Extremely strong phone skills – high energy and passion for helping others
• Be a team player who thrives working with a tight-knit company where their activities directly affect the bottom line
• Someone who thinks and acts like an entrepreneur and takes an ownership mentality in all that is done in this position
• Ability to perform accurate data entry within specified time frames
• Ability to perform intermediate tasks in the Google Docs and/or MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Outstanding written, grammar, & verbal communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Must possess excellent organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to schedules/deadlines
• Must be dependable and safety oriented
• Self-motivated and results driven with proven ability to succeed – wants to grow both professionally and personally
• Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed
• Enthusiastic about best possible customer service for clients and customers
• A role up your sleeves, and all hands-on deck mentality to cross functional tasks and assignments
• Strong relationship management and the ability to drive multiple tasks to completion successfully
• Resourceful team player and a positive “can-do” attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Negative pre-employment drug screen and ability to pass criminal background check
• Good attendance record required
• Travel as required

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description in no way states that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested by their supervisor or manager in compliance with Federal and State Laws. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.