Equipment Operator Craftsman I: Road & Grading Specialist

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking a capable Equipment Operator Craftsman to operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material on job sites.

You will perform road maintenance, load and grade gravel, dirt and sand, and support safety programs while following directions from supervision. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Equipment Operator Craftsman in a Power Plant / Industrial setting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety training

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking a capable Equipment Operator Craftsman to operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material on job sites.

You will perform road maintenance, load and grade gravel, dirt and sand, and support safety programs while following directions from supervision. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.