Excavator Operator - Roadwork & Grading Specialist

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company seeks a skilled operator to manage power construction equipment for excavating, moving, and grading material on road projects. Responsibilities include loading, hauling, and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety protocols.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read and follow instructions, with strong tool proficiency and attention to lubrication and fluid levels.

Qualifications

• Requires strong working knowledge and abilities for the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company seeks a skilled operator to manage power construction equipment for excavating, moving, and grading material on road projects. Responsibilities include loading, hauling, and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety protocols.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read and follow instructions, with strong tool proficiency and attention to lubrication and fluid levels.