Dozer Operator: Build Roads & Grade the Land

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; Santo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to perform maintenance and construction tasks on roads and rights-of-way in Texas. You will operate a variety of heavy machinery, load and grade surfaces, and trench for culverts while following safety protocols and coordinating with crew.

Ideal candidates are able to work outdoors in all weather, with flexibility for overtime, nights, and weekends, and to train other workers on proper equipment use.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience.
• Must possess strong operating skills and safety awareness.
• Able to understand and transmit written and oral instructions to supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment to maintain roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; grade roads and spread rock.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; inspect and maintain equipment.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication of equipment.
• Instruct and train workers on safe operation of equipment and techniques.
• Inspect equipment and materials to identify faults and defects.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities needed for work activities.
• Ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications and address deficiencies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety training

Communication skills

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to perform maintenance and construction tasks on roads and rights-of-way in Texas. You will operate a variety of heavy machinery, load and grade surfaces, and trench for culverts while following safety protocols and coordinating with crew.

Ideal candidates are able to work outdoors in all weather, with flexibility for overtime, nights, and weekends, and to train other workers on proper equipment use.