Heavy Equipment Operator

Kwest Group; Hebbronville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an employee-owned company where you will operate heavy equipment for various construction projects. This role requires a strong focus on safety, as you will be responsible for the efficient operation of machinery such as loaders and excavators. You'll perform essential maintenance tasks and ensure compliance with safety standards while working in diverse environments. With opportunities for travel and a supportive work culture, this position offers a rewarding career path in the construction industry. If you are dependable and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Weekly Pay

Employee Ownership

Qualifications

• Must have a Heavy Equipment Operator license and a valid CDL.
• Knowledge of safety practices and equipment maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain effective communication on site.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Mechanical Repair Skills

Map and Technical Manual Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Heavy Equipment Operator License

Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Tools

Heavy Duty Construction Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Team members classified in a heavy equipment operator position shall perform skilled types of work focusing on the safe operation of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of public works projects, industrial construction, energy construction projects and facilities, environmental services, and railroad projects. Safety training by the company will be required for all team members. Out-of-town work is probable and may require travel of up to three weeks away from home at a time. Dependable attendance and punctuality are critical.

• $32.53/hour with 90-day and annual evaluations.
• Weekly pay.
• 40 – 60 hours a week.
• Overtime pay (time and a half) after 40 hours.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Hospital Confinement, Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverages begin on 61st day of employment.
• 401k with 4% match.
• EMPLOYEE OWNED.

Responsibilities

• Knows the safety procedures and performs thorough review of the operator/user manuals prior to operating any power tools or equipment.
• Performs laborer tasks as required and directed by field leadership.
• Operates heavy duty construction equipment safely and efficiently, including but not limited to loaders, graders, crawler excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, and scrapers.
• Performs equipment preventative maintenance and assists with minor mechanical repairs if needed.
• Operates on cut and fill excavations with compaction requirements.
• Operates equipment proficiently to properly install underground utilities at various depths.
• Operates equipment proficiently to properly grade for slopes, contours, and finish grade for future paving operations.
• Operates equipment on erosion control projects. Removes mud and sediment from streams, installs culverts and timber mats, and installs and removes erosion control features.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics of a variety of heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Maintenance requirements of heavy, power-driven equipment.
• Methods and materials used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Principles and techniques of field maintenance activities.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Operate heavy power-driven equipment.
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare written reports and/or forms.
• Communicate clearly and concisely - orally, in writing or via radio.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Education and Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate is preferred.
• Heavy Equipment Operator license or certificate.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid CDL is preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and if offered a position, any random drug screening if randomly selected.
• Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and participate in discussions with the work crew and any safety personnel on site.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required. The average work week would consist of 5 ten-hour days, but schedule will be dictated by project needs.
• Must be able to work out of town, sometimes out of state, and for lengths of time, such as the job would dictate.

Working Conditions

• Travel from site to site will be required. Work environment will normally be an active construction site. Exposure to dust, noise, high heat, extreme cold, and rain should be expected.
• Employee must be physically able to perform repetitive motion and heavy lifting, as described below. Must be able to maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Physical Demands

• Must wear all employer-mandated personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vests, and safety-toed work boots. Other PPE may be required from time to time depending on special safety concerns. All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employee.
• Must be able to hear with or without the use of a hearing device and clearly see at least 30 feet with or without the use of corrective vision.
• Must be able work while wearing a respirator if required.
• Alternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils, and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required.
• Bending, squatting and kneeling will be required frequently during a workday.
• Constant pushing and pulling of certain tools and materials will be required in the course of a day’s work.
• The employee must be able to differentiate and/or identify colors.
• Must have knowledge of occupational hazards in this field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 10 Hour OSHA testing and first aid – CPR requirements before starting work.
• Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a fitness for duty examination.
• Within one year, employee must be able to obtain OSHA 30-hour status. All training will be provided by the company.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO

Kwest Group maintains a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and applicants in every facet of the company’s operations. In compliance with federal and state laws, Kwest Group recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all qualified employees, in all job titles, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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