Entry-Level Construction Equipment Operator (Travel)

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

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.