Heavy Equipment Operator

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking experienced Equipment Operators to handle multiple heavy machines on active site projects. You will prepare sites, grade to specifications, and support excavation and demolition tasks.

gps use and strict safety adherence are essential. Applicants should have a minimum of four years operating various equipment, be able to perform laborer duties, and work in a fast-paced environment with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of heavy equipment operating experience on multiple machines.
• Willingness to perform laborer work as needed.
• Ability to work safely under time constraints in a changing environment.
• Frequent physical activity including bending, lifting up to 75 lbs, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment (backhoe, trackhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, scrapers, graders) to prepare sites.
• Attach/detach implements and connect hydraulic hoses and power take-off drives.
• Dig trenches and load, transport, and grade materials to spec.
• Follow safety standards and project markings; maintain equipment in good condition.
• Assist with demolitions and pipe crew tasks as required.
• Support housekeeping and basic maintenance; report usage and hours daily.
• Work weekends/holidays/overtime as needed by project schedule.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS usage

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

GPS

Job description

EquipmentOperatorsresponsibilitiesandabilitiesincludebutarenotlimitedtothelistbelow.Otherdutiesmaybeassigned.

• Abilitytoproficientlyoperatethreeormoretypesofheavyequipmentsuchasabackhoe,trackhoe,scrapers,dozer,excavator,loader,rocktrucks,compactors,articulatedtrucks,crushers,and/ormotorgraderswithorwithoutGPSinamannertopreparethejobsitetomeettherequiredgrades.
• Fastensattachmentstotractorwithclevisorwedgepinhitches.
• Connectshydraulichoses,belts,mechanicallinkage,orpowertakeoffshafttotractortoprovidepowertoraise,lower,ortiltattachment.
• Movesleverstocontroltoolbars,carriers,anddisks.
• Moveshandandfootleverstocontrolhydraulicshovel.
• Usesshoveltodigtrenchesandholesofspecifiedlength,depthandwidth,removeloosenedmaterialandputinpilesortransporttrucks.
• Movesleversanddepressespedalstomaneuverequipmentandraise,lower,andtiltattachmenttoclearright-of-way.
• Feelsleverandlistensforstallingactionofenginetoestimatedepthofcut.
• Drivesbulldozerinsuccessivepassesoverterraintoraiseorlowerterraintospecifiedgradefollowingmarkingsongradestakesorhandsignals.
• Responsibletoconstruct/gradenewroadways,basecourses,buildingpads,footingexcavationandwaterpondsandtoproperlyslopeandgradetospecifications.
• Responsibletoload,move,levelandgradedirt,rocks,demoedconcreteandothermaterialsinasafeandefficientmannerallinahighpacedenvironmenttomaintainproductiongoals.
• Abilitytomaintaintheinitiativetomaintaintheflowofworkunderminimalsupervision.
• Responsibleofdemolitionofbridgesandotherstructureswithexcavatorsandhydraulichoerams.
• ResponsibletooperateequipmentwithinaPipeCrewenvironmentsuchasanexcavatororloader.
• Responsibleforgeneralhousekeeping,lightmaintenanceofequipment,propercareofequipment,operatingtheequipmentwithoutdamagingitalongwithmaintenancechecksofequipmentincludingreportingusage/utilizationhoursonadailybasis.
• MayworkwithGPSinstalleddevicesondozersandmotorgraders.
• Learn,followandpromoteallsafetystandardsofRalphLWadsworthanditsprojects.
• Workweekend,holiday,and/orovertimeworkastheprojectneedsrequire.
• PerformLaborerworkasrequired
• Performsotherdutiesasassignedbyimmediatesupervisor.

• Have a minimum of 4 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience with multiple types of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willing to do laborer work
• Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
• Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
• Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends and nights.
• Valid Driver's License

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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