Heavy Equipment Operator: Safe, Precise & Reliable

Standard Constructors, Inc; Point Comfort (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Standard Constructors, Inc. seeks an Equipment Operator to operate bulldozers, excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment on outdoor construction sites in Texas. The role emphasizes safety, proper inspection, and adherence to site procedures.

You will work with spotters and other crew members, perform routine maintenance, level surfaces to spec, and help protect workers by following hazard controls and signals at all times.

Formación

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination, depth perception important
• Must be able to drive cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and equipment
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking, reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

Responsabilidades

• Understand danger zones and hazards for others on the ground working around the operating equipment
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Work with spotters and flaggers to ensure safety is maintained and hazards are avoided and/or mitigated while operating equipment
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids, refueling, adding fluids, and assessing component wear.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors
• Prepare and level surfaces to specifications
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Be proactive in all areas of safety and recognize potential safety issues and hazards

Conocimientos

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Standard Constructors, Inc. seeks an Equipment Operator to operate bulldozers, excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment on outdoor construction sites in Texas. The role emphasizes safety, proper inspection, and adherence to site procedures.

You will work with spotters and other crew members, perform routine maintenance, level surfaces to spec, and help protect workers by following hazard controls and signals at all times.