Construction Laborer

GHD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Laborer/Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. skid steer, dozer, wheel loader) on dirt work construction. As Equipment Operator you must demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions.

Travel is on a rotational basis: 3 weeks onsite, home for a weekend and then back onsite for another 3 weeks. Travel, mobilization, hotel and per diem costs are paid by GHD.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience operating medium-size equipment.
• Ability to read tape measures and levels.
• Capable of daily preventive equipment checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment to support dirt work with quality.
• Safely operate equipment to meet daily production goals.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment and vehicles.
• Provide physical labor using hand and power tools when needed.
• Read and construct according to engineered drawings/plans.
• Assist Superintendent/foreperson to ensure high-quality results.
• Complete safety reporting forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW) quarterly and yearly.

Skills

Safety-focused operations

Reading engineered drawings

Quality production targets

Tools

Dozer operation

Loader operation

Excavator operation

Tele-handler operation

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Job description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

Job Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

GHD's Construction group has several openings for entry level Laborer/ Equipment Operators to operate various types of heavy equipment (i.e. tracked excavator, dozer, wheel loader, etc.) associated with dirt work construction! As Equipment Operator you must demonstrate safe operation of assigned equipment based on changing operating conditions.

Travel expectations:

Projects are located throughout the U.S. Travel is on a rotational basis: 3 weeks onsite, home for a weekend and then back onsite for another 3 weeks. Travel, mobilization, hotel and per diem costs are paid by GHD.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Operate medium equipment at high caliber of quality
• Safely operates equipment with the ability to achieve daily production goals
• Conducts daily maintenance checks of all operated equipment and vehicles
• Provides physical labor with hand tools, power tools, etc. when vital
• Read, interpret and construct according to engineered drawings/ plans.
• Assists Superintendent and foreperson in ensuring that the final product is of the upmost and highest possible quality, both structurally and aesthetically.
• Completes all required quarterly and yearly Safety Reporting Forms (STEPs, UA/UC/SW)

Qualifications:

• Up to 2 years in operating a variety of medium size equipment, i.e. skid steer, fork lifts, tele-handlers, personnel lifts, farm style tractor
• Qualified in the basic operation of equipment (e.g. dozer, loader, excavator, roller/compactor, grader, Marsh Master) some of it in a production scenario.
• Ability to read/ use tape measures, transit/levels, etc.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship.