Heavy Equipment Operator – Road & Grade Specialist

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Texas is seeking a skilled individual to operate a range of construction equipment and perform road maintenance tasks on rights-of-way. The role involves loading, hauling, and grading materials, trenching for utilities, and ensuring equipment is well-maintained and safe to use.

The position requires reading and following written and oral instructions, effective communication with supervisors, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions with flexible hours, including overtime.

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 and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management.
• 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

Heavy equipment operation

Reading & following instructions

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Kiewit in Texas is seeking a skilled individual to operate a range of construction equipment and perform road maintenance tasks on rights-of-way. The role involves loading, hauling, and grading materials, trenching for utilities, and ensuring equipment is well-maintained and safe to use.

The position requires reading and following written and oral instructions, effective communication with supervisors, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions with flexible hours, including overtime.