Equipment Operator Journeyman

Tic Inc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Inc in Mobile, AL seeks a skilled equipment operator to excavate, load, haul, and grade material using power construction equipment. The role requires careful adherence to safety procedures and routine maintenance of machinery.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, following instructions, and assisting with site tasks as needed. Overtime and weekend hours may be required in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Must have basic safety training and ability to follow complex instructions.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain construction equipment safely.
• Ability to read and interpret basic job and safety documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
• Load, haul, and dump materials on various surface conditions.
• Inspect and maintain fluid levels and lubrication of equipment; perform routine service.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Tool use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 190620

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 working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• - Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• - Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
• - Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
• - Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Work Setting & Job 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 and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• - Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• - May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• - Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.