Dozer Operator - Grindstone 1

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Santo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a skilled equipment operator to perform maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way in Santo, Texas.

You will load materials, grade roads, construct ditches, inspect equipment, and train staff on safe operation, while adhering to contract plans and safety rules. This role requires physical endurance and the ability to work irregular hours in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with related field experience.
• Strong working knowledge in construction equipment operation and safety.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment for maintenance on roads and rights-of-way.
• 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.
• Instruct and train employees on 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 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 corrective action.

Skills

Communication

Instruction following

Tool safety & usage

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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

• 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


• May require DL


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required


• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There's no limit to what you'll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you're building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you're bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.