Finish Motor Grader Operator Journeyman - CHRP2

Kiewit; Pineville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled heavy equipment operators to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating various types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade materials. You'll be responsible for maintaining equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring safety compliance on construction sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy equipment operation and a commitment to safety. Join a company that values hard work and offers opportunities for growth in the construction field. If you're ready to take on new challenges and work in an engaging environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge and skills for operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for excavation and grading tasks.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Maintenance and Repairs

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electrical Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Measurement Tools

Job description

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Position Summary

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

Requisition ID: 168190

Experience Level

Skilled

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.
• 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.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for 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.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
• Must have required tools.
• May require U.S. Driver License.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and fit for duty medical.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Construction