Entry-Level Equipment Operator Helper for Heavy Machinery

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftspersons on road and right-of-way maintenance projects in Abilene, TX. You will learn to operate vehicles and heavy equipment, perform loading and grading tasks, and support trenching and installation work under close supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with fluid level checks, equipment inspections, and ensuring safety rules are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to 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.
• Assist skilled craftsman with checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• Assist with Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Power tools usage

Layout tools usage

Communication with supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftspersons on road and right-of-way maintenance projects in Abilene, TX. You will learn to operate vehicles and heavy equipment, perform loading and grading tasks, and support trenching and installation work under close supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with fluid level checks, equipment inspections, and ensuring safety rules are followed.