Concrete Carpenter Journeyman

Kiewit; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a skilled equipment operator to operate power construction equipment for excavation, grading, and road maintenance on various sites in Texas. The role emphasizes safety, tool proficiency, and the ability to follow complex instructions.

Applicants should be able to load and move materials, perform routine equipment checks, and assist with training team members in proper operation. Flexibility for irregular hours is expected, and a valid U.S. driver license may be required.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and be fit for duty medical.
• May require U.S. Driver License

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights‑of‑way, including loading, hauling and dumping on varied surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects and determine causes of errors.
• Instruct and train employees in safe operation of construction equipment and job techniques.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools usage

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Requisition ID: 189418
Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and fit for duty medical
• May require U.S. Driver License

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May require/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.