Equipment Operator

TIC - The Industrial Company; Seminole (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company seeks an experienced operator to run power construction equipment, excavate, move and grade materials on road projects. The role involves loading, hauling, and dumping on varied surfaces; trenching for pipes, and basic equipment upkeep.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with field experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while communicating with supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with experience in the field.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; communicate with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and heavy equipment; perform road/ROW maintenance.
• Load, haul, and spread materials; grade and smooth surfaces.
• Trench and install ducts and pipes; remove debris.
• Check fluid levels and perform lubrication and basic maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Maintenance basics

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: 188235

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.