Equipment Operator Craftsman 1

TIC - The Industrial Company; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company seeks an intermediate Heavy Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment, excavate, and grade materials on road projects. The role involves loading, hauling, and maintaining equipment outdoors across varied surfaces.

Responsibilities include instructing others in safe operation, inspecting equipment for defects, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should be capable of working overtime and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Able to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions with effective communication with supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.
• May require willingness to learn and train others on equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication of equipment.
• May train other employees in safe operation and techniques.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Requisition ID: 187050

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.