Equipment Operator - Grade Checker - Night Shift

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an experienced construction equipment operator to operate various types of power construction equipment for excavation, loading and grading tasks. The role involves maintaining equipment, performing road and right-of-way work, and ensuring safety across all operations.

Candidates should be able to work outdoors in all weather, follow instructions, and communicate effectively with supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant field experience preferred
• Strong ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervision and management
• Proficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material
• Load, haul and dump on roads/rights-of-way on varying surfaces
• Grade roads, spread rock and gravel, and trench for culverts and pipes
• Inspect equipment and maintain fluid levels and lubrication
• Instruct and train others in safe operation and techniques as needed
• Inspect and identify defects in equipment, structures, or materials; take corrective action
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs and resources required
• Review subordinate work for contract compliance and quality

Skills

Strong communication

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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.