Equipment Operator: Heavy Construction & Road Grading

TIC - The Industrial Company; Gail (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment for excavating, loading, hauling, and grading materials across roadworks and rights-of-way. The role involves heavy outdoor duties, including climbing and working at heights, with potential overtime, nights and weekends as workload requires.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience operating equipment, maintaining fluids, and following safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus previous field experience.
• Must have working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand and transmit written and oral instructions; communicate with supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment; perform maintenance on roads and rights-of-way.
• 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 of equipment.
• May train employees in safe operation and job techniques.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Effective communication

Safety-mindedness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment for excavating, loading, hauling, and grading materials across roadworks and rights-of-way. The role involves heavy outdoor duties, including climbing and working at heights, with potential overtime, nights and weekends as workload requires.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience operating equipment, maintaining fluids, and following safety rules.