Atkinson So. California At Guy F. Atkinson Construction (Atkinson Construction) many of our most valued employees work in the field and are members of various labor unions. As a union contractor, we work on a referral process from the local union halls for the hiring of all craft workers. Our Operating Engineer (Apprentice, Journeyman, Foreman, and General Foreman) tasks involve the operation of various pieces of machinery/equipment on construction jobsites; may prepare site and assist with other duties as assigned. Operator Engineer (Apprentice, Journeyman, Foreman, and General Foreman) responsibilities include, but not limited to: * Heavy Equipment Operator: dozers, rollers, scrapers, forklifts, etc. * Crane Operator: not only runs a crane, but also makes sure all safety procedures are followed. * Heavy Duty Repair: maintains and repairs heavy equipment of all types. * Plant Equipment Operator: operates portable rock plants. They must be able to maintain and repair the plant, as well as, run the various types of equipment to support plant operations. * Asphalt/Rock/Sand/Gravel Plants: involves part maintenance, requiring skills in electrical systems, welding, and conveyor belt repair along with the operation of support equipment such as loaders, dozers, excavators, skid-steers and forklifts. * Construction/Building/Soils/Materials Inspector: perform inspections and testing for reinforced concrete, soils, structural masonry, prestressed concrete, structural steel and welding. * Dredge: use a dredge to excavate waterways. * Surveyor: layout high-rise buildings, roads and freeways, residential developments, dams, waterways, pipelines, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial developments. They do specialized work, Boundaries, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Deformation Surveys and Hydrographic Surveys, perform Inspections and As-Built Surveys, Topographic Surveys, work with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Scanners, Drones, Robotic Instruments and Computers. * Concrete Pump Operator: run and operate truck-mounted boom pumps, line pumps and separate placing booms. They control the operation of the pump and the output of concrete by directing the boom. Additionally, the Operating Engineer Foreman will supervise, coordinate and schedule a crew of operating engineers. If you are interested in joining Atkinson Construction and becoming a union member, please contact your local union hall directly for more information. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 - District #4 4811 Viewridge Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 858-427-8788 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 ANAHEIM HALL 3311 W. Ball Rd Anaheim, CA 92804 714-827-4591 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 BAKERSFIELD HALL 120 Bernard St. Bakersfield, CA 93305 661-325-9491 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 LANCASTER 411 W Avenue H 6 Lancaster, CA 93534 661-325-9491 Atkinson Construction pay and benefits for craft roles are determined by Collective Bargaining Agreements with each of our Union partners. #evergreen