Equipment Operator Craftsman 2 - Truck Driver

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator Craftsman 2 – Truck Driver to operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material on road projects.

The role requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather, meet physical requirements, and follow safety and project rules. Candidates may be asked to train others and perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to excavate, load, haul and grade material.
• Inspect equipment and perform routine maintenance and checks on fluid levels.
• Follow safety rules and train others in safe operation of construction equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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Equipment Operator Craftsman 2 - Truck Driver

Location:

Abilene, TX, US

Requisition ID:187480

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.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.