Equipment Operator Craftsman 2

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced equipment operator to operate power construction equipment for excavation, hauling, and grading tasks on road projects.

Responsibilities include loading materials, leveling surfaces, trenching for culverts and pipes, and inspecting equipment for proper operation. The role requires working outdoors in all weather, overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior field experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Proficient use of electrical and hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.
• Must meet physical requirements and be able to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate various 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 on equipment.
• Instruct and train employees in safe operation of equipment and techniques.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials for defects or issues.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities for work activities.
• Review subordinate work for compliance with plans and specifications.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 187035

Position Summary

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

Experience Level

Skilled

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.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

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.