Equipment Operator

TIC - The Industrial Company; Gail (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an experienced power construction equipment operator to excavate, move and grade material on road projects. Responsibilities include operating multiple heavy machines, loading materials, trenching for culverts and pipes, and ensuring safe operation and routine maintenance.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, occasional overtime, nights, and weekends. Strong communication and the ability to follow written and oral directions are essential to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• 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 varied 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.
• Check fluid levels and lubrication; maintain equipment.
• Instruct and train employees in safe operation and job techniques as needed.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

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

Requisition ID: 187892

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

• 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.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.