Dirt Operator

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Mont Belvieu, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Texas seeks a skilled equipment operator to drive backhoes, excavators, and other heavy machinery to excavate, move and grade earth, and assist with construction tasks. Safety and adherence to OSHA regulations are essential.

The role requires reading survey stakes, following signals, performing basic maintenance, and passing required certifications. Willingness to travel and pass pre-employment checks is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of OSHA excavation regulations and practices.
• Ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be 18+ and able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; CDL may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade earth.
• Assist in lifting, positioning and securing materials during installation.
• Interpret hand signals to determine material placement.
• Inspect equipment daily and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain safety and project policies; observe all company rules.
• Pass required certification tests for operating certain equipment.
• Complete annual physical examination as required.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Equipment operation experience

Read survey stakes

Read/write math & English

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Lift up to 60 pounds

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid steer

Rubber tire loader

Backhoe

Roller/compactor

Dump truck

Water truck

Off-road trucks

Job description

SUMMARY

Operate several types of power construction equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, hoe rams, bulldozers, track loaders, rubber tire loaders, scrapers, end dumps, compactors, skid steer or motor graders, to excavate, move and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• May assist in lifting, position and securing or materials and work pieces during installation.
• Excavates, moves, and grades earth in a safe and productive manner for construction purposes.
• May work on unlevel working surfaces and be required to manipulate equipment.
• Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• Moves hand levers, adjusts hand wheels and depresses pedals to operate machines and control attachments such as blades, buckets and scrapers.
• May maintain equipment using grease gun and oil can.
• Fastens attachments, connects hydraulic hoses, belts and linkages.
• May perform minor repairs.
• Inspects equipment on a daily basis to insure safe operation, before use.
• Will be required to pass certification testing prior to operating some equipment.
• Annual physical examination required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all company safety and project policies. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be knowledgeable in OSHA regulations regarding excavation methods and practices. May require the ability to read survey stakes for alignment and grading. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record. May be required to maintain CDL. Must be 18 years of age or older with the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, ability to pass pre employment physical and drug screen. May be required to pass company or client background check. Maintain 40 hour HAZWOPER and annual 8 hour refresher, Must be able to perform duties of equipment operator while utilizing different levels of PPE and respiratory equipment and be able to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions, Must have the ability to read, write and understand math and English. Must be available for travel over extended periods of time on short notice. Must have up to 3 years experience operating one or more of the following equipment: skid steer, rubber tire loader, backhoe, roller/compactor, dump truck, water truck or off-road trucks.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Ability to work in inclimate weather condtions.Abilty to lift up to 50 lbs. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Strength:
• a. Standing 70%
• Walking 20%
• Sitting 10%
• b. Lifting 50 lb.
• Carrying 50 lb.
• Pushing 70 ft-lb.
• Pulling 70 ft-lb.
• 2. Climbing F
• Balancing F
• 3. Stooping F
• Kneeling O
• Crouching F
• Crawling O
• Reaching C
• Handling C
• Fingering F
• EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
• NP Not Present
• O Occasionally (0-33%)
• F Frequently (34-66%)
• C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.