Heavy Equipment Operator — Road Grading & Trenchwork

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment for excavation, grading, and material handling on road projects. Responsibilities include loading, hauling, trenching, and maintaining equipment while following safety rules and project procedures.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely 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

Safety-conscious

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment for excavation, grading, and material handling on road projects. Responsibilities include loading, hauling, trenching, and maintaining equipment while following safety rules and project procedures.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and overtime as needed.