Entry-Level Heavy Equipment Operator: Road & Site Prep

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX, is seeking an Entry level skilled craftsperson assistant to support road maintenance and heavy equipment tasks. Under supervision you will learn operations, assist with inspections, and help with fluid checks and material handling on challenging sites.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic tool knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, overtime and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline is desirable.
• 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

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX, is seeking an Entry level skilled craftsperson assistant to support road maintenance and heavy equipment tasks. Under supervision you will learn operations, assist with inspections, and help with fluid checks and material handling on challenging sites.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic tool knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, overtime and weekends as required.