Finish Dozer Operator Journeyman - INF

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to work on road and rights-of-way maintenance in Fort Worth, Texas. You will operate a variety of vehicles and large equipment, load and move materials, and perform necessary maintenance and safety reviews on site.

The role requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather, overtime, nights and weekends as workload dictates, and to follow project rules and safety standards while contributing to a diverse field team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to maintain roads and rights-of-way.
• Load, haul, and dump materials on various surfaces.
• Excavate, grade, and spread gravel and soil as needed.
• Construct trenches for utilities and install culverts and pipes; remove debris.
• Inspect equipment fluids and perform basic maintenance.
• May train others in safe operation and techniques.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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.

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