Equipment Operator Craftsman

Kiewit; Redfield (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit_Craft is seeking an experienced operator to run power construction equipment for excavation, loading, hauling and grading tasks on outdoor sites. You will work with various vehicles and perform routine maintenance checks.

Applicants should have an intermediate level of experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Overtime, nights, and weekend work may be required based on workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with field experience.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Good communication with supervision and team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to excavate, move and grade material.
• Load and haul gravel, dirt and sand; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; inspect equipment.
• Instruct and train others on safe operation and job techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 189487

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.

Company: Kiewit_Craft