Excavator/Dozer Operator

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

Job summary

TIC_Craft in Texas is seeking an experienced equipment operator to manage power construction gear for excavation, road maintenance, and drainage tasks.

You will load and grade materials, trench for culverts and pipes, and inspect equipment while adhering to safety protocols. Heavy lifting and outdoor work in all weather are required; overtime may be needed.

Opportunity to train others and work with a safety-focused team on challenging sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with prior field experience preferred.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions; communicate effectively with supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication of equipment.
• May instruct and train employees in safe operation of construction equipment and techniques.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors or problems.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

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

Experience Level

Intermediate

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.

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.

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.

Company: TIC_Craft