Equipment Operator - Demolition - 820SEC

Kiewit Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit_Craft in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an equipment operator to operate a variety of power construction equipment for excavation, loading, hauling, and road maintenance.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspect equipment, and help train and supervise crew members to ensure safe, efficient project progress on roads and rights-of-way.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather, overtime, and adherence to safety and project rules as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment for road maintenance and repairs.
• 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.
• Inspect equipment, check fluid levels and lubrication.
• Instruct and train employees in safe operation and techniques.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance skills

Safety instruction

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 191013

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.

Work Setting & Job 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.

Company: Kiewit_Craft