Finish Blade Hand Operator Journeyman - INF

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Finish Blade Hand Operator Journeyman - INF to operate power construction equipment, excavate, move and grade material on road projects. The role requires intermediate experience and a focus on safety and efficiency in rugged conditions.

Responsibilities include loading and hauling, grading, trenching for culverts and pipes, and assisting with training others in safe operation and proper tool use. Overtime and outdoor work are common aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong communication and safety awareness.
• Experience with hand and power 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.
• Inspect equipment and maintain fluid levels and lubrication.
• May train employees in safe operation of construction equipment and techniques.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems.

Job description

Finish Blade Hand Operator Journeyman - INF

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

Requisition ID:186551

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 all safety and project rules? Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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