HC - Operator - Loader

Fluor Corporation; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a skilled crew member to perform rigging, heavy equipment operation, and related construction tasks on site. The role requires following project plans, safe handling of materials, and coordinating with the team to maintain efficient operations.

Responsibilities include operating a backhoe, excavating earth, and performing routine maintenance while adhering to safety standards in a demanding outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics.
• Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging.

Responsibilities

• Follow construction plans, site grading plans, and blueprints to dig trenches and holes for construction projects.
• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Excavate soil, rocks, and other materials safely and effectively.
• Load and unload heavy materials from trucks and other construction equipment.
• Coordinate with construction team members to ensure efficient operations, communicating any irregularities or issues to site supervisor.
• Operate backhoe and other heavy equipment to excavate and move earth.
• Assist in erecting structures and pouring concrete or other hard surface pavement.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Crane signaling

Knot tying

Backhoe operation

Manual dexterity

Safety standards

Tools

Backhoe

Heavy machinery

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.Job DescriptionFollow all health, safely, and environmental requirements; Perform cleanup duties; Perform material handling and storage duties; Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools; Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment; Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics; Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging, Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware; Knowledge and application of common hitches, Emergency stop signal, Basic crane hand signals, Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch), and use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks; Operates backhoe and other heavy equipment to excavate and move earth; assist in erecting structures and pouring concrete or other hard surface pavement.; Safely and skillfully operates the backhoe's boom and bucket to dig materials such as dirt, concrete, rocks, asphalt, sand and gravel; may also remove concrete and gutter, sidewalks, concrete aprons, etc.; Follow all construction plans, site grading plans, and blueprints to dig trenches and holes for construction projects.; Perform daily insprections and preventive maintenance of equipment.; Excavate soil, rocks, and other materials safely and effectively.; Load and unload heavay materials from trucks and other construction equipment.; Coordiinate with construction team members to ensure efficient operations, communicating any irregularities or issues to site supervisor.; Adjust and manipulate equipment to navigate around obstacles and grade/dig/move earth as necessary.; All other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsMental Demands: Understand and carry out oral instructions; Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks; Work at varying heights; Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards; Assemble and disassemble objects; Operate equipment and power toolsPhysical Demands: See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers; Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks; Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks; Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance; Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings; Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks; Kneel for work positioning and work task performance; Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks; Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasksWorking Conditions: Work in extreme heat or cold; Work where noise level is above 85 decibels; Work in wet/humid environment; Work in cramped quarters; Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation; Work inside and outsideWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.Salary is based upon experience. Base Salary: