Equipment Operator

Kiewit; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an equipment operator to handle power construction equipment for excavation, hauling, and road grading on active projects in New Mexico. This role requires readiness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and to follow detailed instructions with safety as a priority.

The position involves loading materials, trenching, and installing culverts and pipes, with opportunities to train others in safe operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in road construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade material.
• Load, haul, and spread gravel, dirt, and sand; grade roads.
• Trench and install culverts, water, and sewer lines; remove silt and debris.
• Inspect equipment and maintain fluid levels and lubrication.
• Instruct and train others on safe operation and techniques when needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and project procedures; work overtime and weekends as required.

Skills

Safety focus

Communication

Reading/Following Instructions

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

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

Requisition ID: 187697

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.