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Heavy Equipment Spotter Signalperson (ATC)

Starting Pay:

$20.00 per Hour Benefits You'll Receive Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off (PTO) Your Focus Keeps the Team Safe When forklifts, cranes, and trucks are moving large mechanical assemblies, operators need someone on the ground they can count on. That's where you come in. As a Heavy Equipment Spotter / Signalperson , you'll be the operator's eyes and ears—guiding equipment through manufacturing bays, outdoor staging yards, doorways, and blind spots. Your attention and clear communication will help protect teammates, prevent equipment damage, and keep materials moving safely. If you enjoy active, hands-on work and have the confidence to speak up when something isn't safe, this could be a strong fit. What You'll Do Guide equipment movements: Use established hand signals, flags, and two-way radios to direct forklifts, mobile yard cranes, semi-trucks, and overhead cranes.

Identify hazards:

Watch for pedestrians, overhead obstructions, ground hazards, changing terrain, and nearby equipment. Signal an immediate stop when conditions become unsafe.

Help operators navigate blind spots:

Maintain a safe, visible position while guiding equipment through tight corners, doorways, congested manufacturing areas, and outdoor yards.

Set up safe movement zones:

Position safety cones and help control pedestrian access while large modular assemblies are moved, positioned, or flipped.

Coordinate material transfers:

Work with the Material Handler Superintendent, riggers, crane operators, drivers, and material handlers.

Maintain clear communication:

Stay focused throughout each movement and confirm that operators understand your signals.

Follow site safety procedures:

Comply with the EAS Safety Program and wear all required personal protective equipment, including high-visibility clothing and hearing protection as required. What You'll Bring High school diploma or GED. At least one year of experience in manufacturing, construction, rigging, logistics, or another environment involving heavy equipment movement. Strong awareness of your surroundings and the ability to recognize changing hazards. Clear communication skills using hand signals, verbal instructions, and two-way radios. Good judgment and the confidence to stop an unsafe movement immediately. A dependable, team-oriented approach to working with operators and ground crews.

Preferred qualifications:

Familiarity with standard equipment hand signals, rigger or signalperson training, forklift operation, or related equipment-movement safety training. If You Have One or More of These Skills, We Should Talk If you have one or more of these skills, we should talk: equipment spotting, crane signaling, rigging support, forklift operation, truck backing assistance, yard coordination, material handling, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, loading and unloading, load-clearance monitoring, overhead hazard recognition, pedestrian traffic control, work-zone setup, two-way radio communication, construction safety, or manufacturing safety. Experience as a Spotter, Signalperson, Rigger Helper, Material Handler, Yard Associate, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Associate, Shipping and Receiving Associate, or Construction Laborer may translate well to this position. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Lift up to 40 pounds . Stand and walk for extended periods during 8-10-hour shifts . Work in indoor manufacturing areas and outdoor staging yards with exposure to heat and cold. Work around heavy equipment in high-noise environments, including noise levels at or above 90 decibels , while wearing required protective equipment. Bring your attention to detail, clear communication, and commitment to safety. Apply today to learn more.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 60.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person