Equipment Operator: Build Roads & Grade Surfaces

TIC - The Industrial Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Kentucky seeks an experienced equipment operator to handle a range of power construction equipment, perform routine maintenance, load materials, and support road and right-of-way projects.

The role requires physical fitness for a construction site, the ability to stand, walk, climb and work in noisy dusty environments, and adherence to safety and project rules. High school diploma or equivalent is expected, with capability to train others as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

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 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.

Skills

Understand instructions

Follow instructions

Communication

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Kentucky seeks an experienced equipment operator to handle a range of power construction equipment, perform routine maintenance, load materials, and support road and right-of-way projects.

The role requires physical fitness for a construction site, the ability to stand, walk, climb and work in noisy dusty environments, and adherence to safety and project rules. High school diploma or equivalent is expected, with capability to train others as needed.