Heavy Equipment Operator - Safe, Skilled & On-Site

Standard Constructors, Inc.; Seadrift (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Constructors, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator to work on outdoor construction and petrochemical sites.

You will operate bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other heavy equipment, while following safety policies and helping with site preparations. Responsibilities include performing daily equipment inspections, communicating clearly with spotters and supervisors, maintaining surfaces to specifications, and assisting other crafts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally 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 to safely perform work
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on various frameworks and equipment
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, carry objects frequently
• Prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing/pulling, or standing and lifting
• Walk on uneven surfaces, mud, loose rock, sand
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Communication with management/supervision
• Reading & writing comprehension for directions and safety policy
• Work at various tempos, concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills
• Detail oriented; observe details

Responsibilities

• Understand danger zones and hazards for others on the ground around 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 while operating equipment
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities for tools and equipment
• Perform daily inspections on equipment including checking fluids and refueling
• 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

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Skid Steers

Front-end Loaders

Backhoes

Forklifts

Job description

Standard Constructors, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator to work on outdoor construction and petrochemical sites.

You will operate bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other heavy equipment, while following safety policies and helping with site preparations. Responsibilities include performing daily equipment inspections, communicating clearly with spotters and supervisors, maintaining surfaces to specifications, and assisting other crafts as needed.