Curb Machine Operator in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Trax Construction Inc

Trax Construction is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Pike's Peak region for over 25 years! We are currently looking for an experienced Curb Machine Operator. We offer competitive salary and benefits to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as 401k with company match. Starting salary at $27-35 an hour, depending on experience. Come work with us and let our family treat you like family!

General Duties

The concrete machine operator is responsible for the operation of concrete pouring equipment in a safe and effective manner.

· Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements

· Performs daily safety and maintenance checks

· Set stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or templates

· Observe machine operation to detect concrete defects or machine malfunction

· Review concrete for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance, assuring product meets quality requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of operation of equipment, and other pieces of concrete equipment

· Ability to read, and write to record activities and maintain daily records

· Ability to work independently or as a team member successfully

· High school diploma or equivalent or at least 1 month of experience

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals

· Ability to be a self-starter and work independently

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

· Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

· Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

· Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending upon area of assignment:
Position in this class typically requires: driving, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an outside environment.

Heavy Work: Exerting more than 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 70 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces less than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Heavy Work.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE:1 year of experience in concrete construction *

*Knowledge of concrete pouring equipment recommended