Equipment Operator Journeyman - Dozer

TIC - The Industrial Company; Earth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company seeks a skilled equipment operator to handle power construction equipment for excavation, material movement, and road work on project sites in Texas. You will work with a team to maintain rights-of-way and ensure safety.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to work outdoors in various weather, and willingness to overtime. Prior experience with heavy machinery is a plus; training will be provided to meet project standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be physically capable and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to excavate, move, and grade material.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads.
• Construct trenches for culverts, pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check fluid levels and perform routine lubrication.
• Instruct and train workers on safe operation and job techniques.
• Inspect equipment and identify causes of defects.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, and needed resources.
• Ensure work complies with contract plans and specifications.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Position Summary

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

Requisition ID

188786

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.