Heavy Equipment Operator

G.R. Birdwell Construction; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Craft development opportunities

Job summary

G.R. Birdwell Construction in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support lay-outs, grading and trenching on industrial civil projects.

You will operate backhoes, excavators, rollers, dozers and related equipment, maintain safe working procedures, set up and use laser guides for grade, coordinate with the superintendent, plan equipment needs and material delivery, and assist finishing applications and hoisting as required on site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment on civil site projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and site procedures.
• Ability to read grade layouts and cooperate with foreman.

Responsibilities

• Set up and use rotating laser to maintain level grade.
• Operate backhoe, excavator, roller, dozer, and related machinery for earthworks.
• Ensure safe trenches, slopes, and OSHA-compliant benching; assist finishing and hoisting as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Site communication

Job description

Industrial Civil Construction Contractor specializing in structural concrete and sitework/earthwork looking for Heavy Equipment Operators (Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Rough Terrain Forklift, etc.).

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent/Foreman a Heavy Equipment Operator will carry out assignments related to operation of heavy equipment in relation to the following areas:

Responsibilities and Duties

Is Responsible for Lay-Outs

• Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade
• Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade

Is Responsible for Fine Grade

• Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks
• Ensures proper grade is obtained
• Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock

Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations

• Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation
• Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation
• Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils
• Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions
• Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment setting
• Determines what type of equipment is needed

Completes Finishing Applications and Hoisting

• Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction
• Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction.)

Benefits and Perks

• GR Birdwell Constructionoffers:
  • health care for employee and family and after one year of employment pays employee portion of health care cost
  • accrued paid time off
  • retirement savings plans and
  • opportunities for craft development