Equipment Operator Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Harrah (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Industrial Company (TIC) in Harrah, OK seeks a skilled equipment operator to contribute to road and right-of-way maintenance. You will operate power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade material in a demanding outdoor setting.

Responsibilities include loading, hauling, trenching for culverts and pipes, inspecting equipment, and guiding others in safe operation. Willingness to work overtime and outdoors in all weather conditions is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Must understand and follow written and spoken instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tools and routine maintenance checks.
• Ability to work with maintenance crew and adhere to project specs.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to excavate, move, and grade material.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts and pipe installations; remove silt and debris.
• Check fluid levels and lubrication on equipment; perform basic maintenance.
• Train teammates on safe equipment operation and job techniques as needed.
• Inspect equipment and site for defects; estimate sizes, distances, and quantities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tool mastery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Layout 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

• 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.