Dozer Operator - Grindstone

Kiewit; Santo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment for excavation, loading, hauling, and grading on road and right‑of‑way projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, basic repairs, loading and placing materials such as gravel and sand, trenching and laying pipes, and training crew on safe operation. Outdoor work, overtime, nights, and weekends required as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy equipment operation and safety.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade material on roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade surfaces; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Inspect and maintain fluid levels and lubrication of equipment.
• Instruct and train crew in safe operation of equipment and tools; ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Inspect equipment and materials to identify defects and correct issues.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance & repair

Load/haul/grade

Trenching & ditching

Safety training

Communication

Measurements & estimation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Power 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: 188409

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

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.