Excavator Operator Journeyman - INF

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to handle heavy construction machinery for excavation, grading, and road maintenance in Fort Worth, TX. The role requires operating diverse vehicles and performing routine maintenance.

The position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, overtime as needed, and adherence to safety rules to ensure project quality and timely completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant field experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to excavate, move, and grade materials on roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Construct ditches for culverts, water and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Inspect equipment fluids and lubrication; perform basic maintenance.
• Instruct and train others in safe operation and job techniques.
• Inspect structures and materials to identify defects.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 186549

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.