Heavy Equipment Operator - Primoris Heavy Civil - Belton, TX

James-Construction-Group,-LL; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators for Belton, TX to support heavy highway construction projects.

Applicants should have experience operating excavators, dozers, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, GOMACO paving spreaders, and compactors in a safe, efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to perform daily equipment maintenance as needed.
• Experience in outdoor, labor-intensive environments in all weather.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a safety-focused team.
• Mechanical inclination is an asset.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Excavators

Dozers

Loaders

Motor graders

Backhoes

GOMACO paving spreaders

Compactors

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Equipment inspection tools

Job description

Job Overview

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT BUILDING TODAY'S INFRASTUCTURES? JOIN A TEAM THAT VALUES SAFETY, QUALITY, AND TEAMWORK. Primoris Heavy Civil is looking for skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to join our growing team in heavy highway construction for our Belton, TX location. If you have experience operating heavy machinery and are passionate about building the infrastructure that keeps communities connected, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

Heavy equipment operators will need to have experience operating equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, motor graders, backhoes, GOMACO paving spreaders, and compactors in a safe and efficient manner.

General Requirements

Operators perform equipment inspections and may be required to perform daily maintenance of equipment (such as greasing/lubing). Previous Operator of construction equipment, or other related industrial experience preferred. Experience in a labor-intensive position and working outside in all types of weather conditions. Ability to work independently in a team and safety focused environment. Mechanical inclination is an asset.

Physical Demands

Must be able to climb ladders, and work from stationary platforms from elevated heights. Must be able to hear and distinguish emergency signals and instructions while on duty. Must be able to repetitively sit, lift, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach and crawl. Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements for extended periods of time. Must be capable of working extended hours and variable shifts

Work Environment

Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: Uneven ground level Obstructed pathways Work performed at low and/or high elevations Work performed in confined areas Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: Predominately outdoor climate May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather Excessive humidity, rain, etc. Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc. Potential exposure to chemical substances

Company Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential

Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

Join us today!