Concrete Pump Truck Operator

Kiewit Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Concrete Pump Truck Operator in Port Arthur, TX. The role requires operating a concrete pump truck, setting up pumps, and performing maintenance on a construction site. You will load materials, grade surfaces, and work in varied outdoor conditions.

The position emphasizes safety, proper tool use, and adherence to project rules, with potential night shifts and a commitment to training others in safe operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions; communicate effectively with supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, and power tools, layout tools and measurement tools.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules; pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a concrete pump truck.
• Set up the pump properly; manage concrete placement, cleanout, and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain and repair equipment on roads and rights‑of‑way; load gravel, dirt and sand and grade surfaces.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication; inspect equipment and structures for defects.
• Instruct and train employees in safe operation of construction equipment and tools; oversee job techniques.
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance with plans, point out deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for activities.
• Oversee and review the work of others to ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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Kiewit is looking for Concrete Pump Truck Operato rs in Port Arthur, Tx.

Additional Information

Desired Certifications: NCCCO CPO Level I/II or ACPA Level 3 or higher

CDL: Not required

Schedule: Must be willing to work night shifts as required

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Previous experience operating a concrete pump truck
• Knowledge of proper pump setup, concrete placement, cleanout, and shutdown procedures
• 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

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 be required/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.

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