Equipment Operator

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment for excavation, loading, hauling, and road maintenance on diverse surfaces. The role requires ability to read plans and follow instructions, with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and be able to work irregular hours on construction sites in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to maintain roads and rights-of-way.

Skills

Safety orientation

Read plans

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

Intermediate

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.

Qualifications

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to carry out work activities
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.