Heavy Equipment Operator — Grading & Road Maintenance

Kiewit; Gail (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced individual to operate power construction equipment for excavating, moving, and grading material on job sites. The role requires handling gravel, dirt, sand, and road grading operations while following safety and project rules.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, maintaining fluids, and potentially training others in safe operation. Ability to work outdoors, overtime, nights, and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess working knowledge for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade material.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Construct trenches and ditches for culverts and pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and lubrication on equipment.
• May train and instruct other workers in safe operation and techniques.
• Inspect equipment and structures to identify defects and problems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an experienced individual to operate power construction equipment for excavating, moving, and grading material on job sites. The role requires handling gravel, dirt, sand, and road grading operations while following safety and project rules.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, maintaining fluids, and potentially training others in safe operation. Ability to work outdoors, overtime, nights, and weekends is expected.