Heavy Equipment Operator - Concrete

JORDAN FOSTER CONSTRUCTION; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan Foster Construction in El Paso, TX is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to run trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, blades, graders, compactors and more, ensuring safety and efficiency on diverse job sites. This role requires 2+ years of construction equipment experience, ability to read grade stakes and plans, and flexibility for overtime and varying weather.

CDL may be required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the construction industry.
• One (1) year of work experience on roads and ground maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to use equipment and knowledge of road maintenance standards properly.
• CDL or other special classification of operator’s license may be required.
• Valid Driver’s License with clear MVR may be required.
• Able to communicate effectively in English/Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Responsible for excavating trenches, digging holes, leveling dirt, and leveling asphalt.
• Reads and interprets grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Transport vehicle equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
• Adheres to procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
• Follow instructions and comprehend construction needs.
• Timely & regular attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety rules

Follow instructions

Weather adaptability

Overtime readiness

Equipment maintenance

Gauge checks

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDL or other license may be required

Valid Driver’s License with clean MVR

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: El Paso - El Paso , TX 79912

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and secure manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage. Equipment utilized in this position includes, but is not limited to, trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, blades, graders, compactors, and other specialized equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Responsible for excavating trenches, digging holes, leveling dirt, and leveling asphalt.
• Reads and interprets grade and slope stakes and simple plans.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Transport vehicle equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
• Adheres to procedures, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
• Follow instructions and comprehend construction needs.
• Timely & regular attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities

• Able to follow established safety rules applicable to heavy equipment operators, to maintain a safe environment, and to adapt and respond to potentially hazardous conditions and use the appropriate PPE.
• Able to follow directions, instructions, structured processes, and procedures.
• Able to work in all weather conditions (extreme heat/cold, wind, rain).
• Able to work in various project locations, overtime as needed, and be flexible to rapid schedule changes at times.
• Knowledge of vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance practices, repairs, and techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment to ensure proper working conditions by checking gauges, dials, and other indicators.
• Able to communicate effectively in English/Spanish (preferred).

Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the construction industry.
• One (1) year of work experience on roads and ground maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to use equipment and knowledge of road maintenance standards properly.
• CDL or other special classification of operator’s license may be required.
• Valid Driver’s License with clear MVR may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions.
• Frequently ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Constantly reaching, pushing, and pulling gears to operate levers, and steering wheel.
• Regularly sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Exposure to the outdoor environment with machinery/equipment in the surrounding area.
• Able to push/pull 80+lbs and lift/carry 80+lbs.
• Excellent vision or the use of prescribed lenses.
• Able to safely operate a motor vehicle.