Equipment Operator Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Harrah (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Oklahoma is seeking a Skilled Construction Equipment Operator to handle power construction equipment, excavate, move and grade material on roadways and rights-of-way.

This role requires the ability to load, haul, and dump materials, operate various vehicles, inspect equipment, and train others in safe operation. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in changing weather, and willing to work overtime and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate various heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to excavate, move and grade material.
• Load, haul and dump gravel, dirt, and sand on varying road surfaces.
• Trench and construct ditches for pipes; inspect and maintain equipment fluids.
• Inspect work for safety and quality; train others in safe operation.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading and following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 187156

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

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined