Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavation & Grading

Kiewit; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Texas is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material on roads and rights-of-way. This intermediate-level role involves hands-on operation and routine maintenance of equipment.

The successful candidate will load and spread gravel, dirt and sand, trench for culverts and pipes, and ensure fluid levels and lubrication are maintained. Safety and teamwork are essential on site.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effective with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights‑of‑way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Skills

Follow written and oral instructions

Communication with supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Kiewit in Texas is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material on roads and rights-of-way. This intermediate-level role involves hands-on operation and routine maintenance of equipment.

The successful candidate will load and spread gravel, dirt and sand, trench for culverts and pipes, and ensure fluid levels and lubrication are maintained. Safety and teamwork are essential on site.