Equipment Operator Journeyman - Dozer

TIC - The Industrial Company; Earth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Texas is seeking a skilled equipment operator to perform maintenance and operate power construction equipment to excavate, load, haul and grade materials. You will ensure safe operation, follow instructions, and inspect equipment.

The role requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and overtime, nights, and weekends as needed to meet project schedules. Join TIC to contribute to road and rights-of-way projects and support a team dedicated to quality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience.
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment while performing road maintenance and repairs.
• 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 fluid levels and perform lubrication on equipment.
• Train others in safe operation of equipment and job techniques as needed.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects and causes.

Skills

Communication skills

Instruction following ability

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

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.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it's cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.