Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction

Tepa Companies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for on-site work at project sites across the Midwest. The role may include Laborer duties based on client requirements and project needs.

Operate excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid steers, and rollers, while performing inspections and maintaining documentation. Travel is required to various job sites, with safety and teamwork emphasized on every shift.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with all site personnel.
• Must read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to listen to information and direction verbally and in writing.
• Must work well with crew and supervisors on site.
• Demonstrates reliability, energy, and stamina for demanding tasks.
• Pass a drug screen and background check as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers safely.
• Performs daily equipment inspections and documents maintenance.
• Offloads or loads construction materials and debris as needed.
• Reads and interprets surveying staking for grade control and utilities.
• Interacts with geotechnical engineer and interprets testing results.
• Performs other duties related to equipment operation and maintenance.
• Identify and follow safe working procedures on site.

Skills

Clear communication

Reading drawings

Listening skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Surveying equipment

Power tools

Construction safety gear

Job description

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private‑sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide‑ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

Location

This is a traveling position requiring onsite presence at one of our project sites in the Midwest.

Pay

$24.42 - $37.89 per hour + per diem for travelers 95+ miles from the job site.

About The Job

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform various equipment operating activities on a construction site. As an Operator, you may also perform Laborer job functions based on client and project requirements.

Equipment Operator Responsibilities

• Operates various construction equipment safely and efficiently, including: excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers.
• Performs daily equipment inspection and maintenance requirements with proper documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Offloads or load outs construction materials and/or debris.
• Reads and interprets surveying staking pertaining to grade control and utilities.
• Interacts with geotechnical engineer and interpret testing results.
• Performs other duties associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.

Laborer Responsibilities

• Identifies and operates hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, saws, power drills, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards, including rubble and debris.
• Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications.
• Controls passing traffic.
• Signals Equipment Operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment.
• Identifies and follows safe working procedures.
• Identifies and stops unsafe work practices that present imminent danger to others.
• Performs other physical labor and responsibilities as assigned, including: digs ditches and trenches, backfills excavations, seals structural components, measures and records areas, unloads and identifies materials, assembles and erects equipment including scaffolding, pours concrete, and sets braces to support the sides of excavations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience operating construction equipment, including: excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, skid loaders, and rollers.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with Superintendents, Equipment Operators, Laborers and all other personnel on site.
• Must be able to read and understand construction drawings.
• Listen to and understand information and direction verbally.
• Listen to and understand information and direction in writing.
• Knowledge of use of power and hand tools, materials, and equipment used on construction sites.
• Knowledge of excavation and backfilling methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards.
• Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges.
• Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks.
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability.
• Demonstrate careful attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Ability to work with crew members.
• Valid driver’s license. Commercial Driver’s License is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled