Equipment Operator

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to perform excavation, loading, hauling and grading on road projects. The role requires operating various vehicles and ensuring safety on rough terrains.

Candidates should be able to follow instructions, perform basic maintenance, and work flexible hours as needed. DOE/Experience with construction equipment and adherence to safety standards are essential; the ability to train others is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively with supervision.
• Comfort with working around heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy construction vehicles and equipment to build or maintain roads and rights-of-way.
• Load, haul, and grade material; perform excavation and grading tasks.
• Inspect equipment and report any defects; perform basic maintenance.
• Adhere to safety rules and use required PPE; may train others.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reading and following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA 10 Certification

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.
• 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
• OSHA 10 Certification Required
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

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.