Equipment Operator I - Field Machinery & Safety

Terracon; Midland (TX); Híbrido; USD 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Terracon's Construction Services covers environmental remediation, fuel service station closures, and renewable energy construction, executed by Terracon operators and staff. Equipment Operators perform site reconnaissance and verify utility clearance for each project site.

Operators use excavators, dozers, graders, skid steers, and other equipment, with competency demonstrated on each machine. This role requires safety discipline and reliable field reporting.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year of laborer experience.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are essential.
• OSHA trenching and excavation training or ability to obtain after hire.
• Soil composition testing, trench safety, excavation safety, damage prevention, pipeline support during excavation activities; backfill testing.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate competency in operating at least one type of mobile equipment (e.g., excavator, dozer, graders, backhoe, etc.).
• Prepare daily field reports for current projects.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and maintain equipment reports; initiate repairs as needed.
• Communicate with project/site management on work status.
• Verify locations are clear of underground utilities and conduct inspections as required.
• Attend and participate in project meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Identify hazards and take corrective measures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning; report safety issues to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic computer knowledge

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

OSHA trenching training

Terracon Mobile Equipment Operator Competency

Descripción del empleo

General Responsibilities:

Terracon’s Construction Services consist of but are not limited to, the execution of environmental remediation, fuel service station closure, and renewable energy construction (testing, installation, and maintenance), which will be executed by Terracon-employed equipment operators and support staff. Equipment Operators perform site reconnaissance and confirm locations have met all utility clearance requirements. Work may include the operation of excavators, backhoes, dozers, skid steers, graders, loaders, scrapers, compactors, earth-hauling equipment, and/or other mobile equipment. Competency will be established and demonstrated in each specific piece of equipment operated. Services will take place in the field on Terracon or client project sites.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate competency in the operation of at least one type of mobile equipment operated by Terracon e.g., Excavator, Dozer, Motor Graders, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Compactor and Water Truck.

Prepare daily field reports for current projects.

Maintain operational integrity of equipment by performing pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and complete daily equipment reports. Take prompt actions to facilitate any repairs needed to safely operate the equipment. Exercise stop work authority if the equipment cannot be made safe to operate.

Regularly communicate with project/site management to provide up to date information on work status.

Meet with utility companies to verify that locations are clear of underground utilities and conduct any required inspections.

Attend and participate in project meetings, including client and subcontractor meetings.

Identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate the hazards.

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 1 year of Laborer experience.

Basic Computer knowledge.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

OSHA trenching and excavation training, including guidelines, requirements, and regulations or ability to obtain after hire.

Soil Composition Testing, Trench Safety, Excavation Safety, Damage Prevention, Pipeline Support during excavation activities. Backfill Testing.

Completion of Terracon Mobile Equipment Operator Competency training after hire.

A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

For Remediation Construction projects, 40-Hour HAZWOPER, certificate ability to acquire CDL, TWIC and DOT medical card preferred.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to obtain certification or licensure in field of expertise. For example, Excavator Certification, Bulldozer Certification, Front End Loader and Backhoe Certification