Blade Operator: Heavy Equipment & Grading Pro

CRH; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Materials, a CRH company, seeks a heavy equipment operator to work with laborers on construction projects. Primary duties include operating blade and coordinating with the team to meet daily production goals.

You will perform pre-start checks, follow safety rules, and maintain equipment. Experience with dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, GPS grading, and earthwork is preferred. Must be 18+ and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of heavy equipment and safe operation.
• Prefered experience with Dozer, Loader, Excavator and Backhoe.
• Strong earth grading background and ability to match blue tops.
• 2+ GPS grading experience or exposure.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including blade, shuttle buggy, loaders, excavators, dozers, graders, and backhoes.
• Follow manuals and daily equipment checklists for each machine.
• Coordinate with Project Manager/Foreperson on daily specs and safety.
• Perform daily pre-start checks and ensure equipment is in good running order.
• Communicate with supervisor about production, materials, and truck movements.
• Keep equipment clean and accessible for easy inspection and movement.
• Follow directions and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Dozer experience

Loader experience

Excavator experience

Backhoe experience

GPS grading

Tools

GPS grading equipment

Job description

Texas Materials, a CRH company, seeks a heavy equipment operator to work with laborers on construction projects. Primary duties include operating blade and coordinating with the team to meet daily production goals.

You will perform pre-start checks, follow safety rules, and maintain equipment. Experience with dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, GPS grading, and earthwork is preferred. Must be 18+ and travel as needed.