Equipment Operator

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Gail (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in Texas is seeking a construction equipment operator to perform maintenance and repair on roads and rights‑of‑way, operating heavy vehicles and equipment on varied surfaces.

Responsibilities include loading materials, trenching for culverts, checking fluid levels, inspecting equipment, and training others in safe operation while complying with safety and project rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior field experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain construction equipment safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and large heavy equipment to maintain roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication of equipment.
• Instruct and train coworkers in safe operation of equipment and techniques.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reading and following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in field or related area

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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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.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There's no limit to what you'll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you're building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you're bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.