Heavy Equipment Operator

Rio Bonito Construction, LLC

Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 32,662 - 42,705

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

A construction company based in Boerne, Texas, is seeking a skilled Dirt Equipment Operator. The role involves operating various heavy machinery, performing site maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in heavy industrial construction and possess mechanical knowledge. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $23.71 - $31.00 per hour and additional benefits including health and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience as a Dirt Equipment Operator in heavy industrial construction.
Must have mechanical knowledge for equipment inspection.
Ability to follow safety regulations consistently.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy construction equipment to perform excavation and grading.
Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment and roads.
Instruct and train employees in safe equipment operations.

Skills

Dirt Equipment Operation

Mechanical Knowledge

Effective Communication

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bobcats

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Backhoes

Job description

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Overview

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

Specific Skills

Must have 2+ years of experience as a Dirt Equipment Operator in heavy industrial construction
Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.
Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
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.
Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to: bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, and graders.
Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.
Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types.
Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation.
Must be able to follow instructions correctly.
Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.
Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification

Responsible For

Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and right-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
Clearing land, grading terrain, load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel, preparing sites for construction, or other projects.
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.
Must be willing to travel to work and stay depending on job site location.
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.
Will operate various construction equipment to move earth in a precision process.
Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.
Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.
Will assist in other job site related tasks as assigned while not operating

Additional 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 require Valid 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
Will talk and hear to communicate.
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

Job Nature

Full Time

Experience Requirements

Job Location(s)

$23.71 - $31.00 per hour

Other Benefits