Equipment Operator Craftsman

TIC – The Industrial Company; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to excavate, move, and grade materials on road projects. You will operate and maintain several types of power construction equipment and work with a team to meet project timelines.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, safe operation practices, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Overtime, night, and weekend shifts may be required depending on workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong communication with supervision and management.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of heavy equipment to excavate, move, and grade material.
• Load, haul, and unload gravel, dirt, and sand on various surfaces.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; manage debris.
• Perform routine checks and lubrication on equipment and fluids.
• Train others in safe operation and basic job techniques when required.
• Inspect equipment and materials to identify defects and causes.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road construction

Vehicle maintenance

Safety training

Education

High school diploma

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.

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.