Equipment Operator Craftsman 1- Grade Checker

TIC – The Industrial Company; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company is seeking an Intermediate Equipment Operator to support road maintenance and heavy construction projects. You will operate trucks and heavy machinery, perform basic repairs, and ensure safe operation on a variety of terrains.

Responsibilities include loading, hauling, grading roads, trenching for utilities, and training others in safe equipment use while adhering to project safety rules on outdoor sites in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Basic safety awareness and the ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand, read, and follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and heavy equipment to excavate, move, and grade material.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock.
• Trench and construct ditches for pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check fluid levels and lubrication; perform routine maintenance.
• Instruct and train employees in safe operation and job techniques.
• Inspect equipment and sites to identify defects and resolve issues.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Follow instructions

Hand tools familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 188927

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.