Heavy Equipment Operator: Road Construction & Grading

TIC - The Industrial Company; Seminole (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Texas is seeking an experienced equipment operator to manage power construction gear for excavating, moving, and grading material on roads and rights-of-way.

You will load gravel, dirt and sand, smooth and grade surfaces, trench for pipes, and perform routine maintenance on machines. This role may involve training others in safe operation and working outdoors in all weather, including overtime, nights, and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• 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 one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material.
• 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 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.
• May train employees in safe operation of construction equipment and job techniques and skills.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance basics

Reading instructions

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Texas is seeking an experienced equipment operator to manage power construction gear for excavating, moving, and grading material on roads and rights-of-way.

You will load gravel, dirt and sand, smooth and grade surfaces, trench for pipes, and perform routine maintenance on machines. This role may involve training others in safe operation and working outdoors in all weather, including overtime, nights, and weekends as required.