Journeyman Equipment Operator — Industrial Power Site

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator Journeyman to operate power construction equipment for excavation, moving and grading materials on industrial sites.

The role includes loading, hauling, and delivering materials, plus performing routine maintenance and safety training for team members. Strong knowledge of fluids, lubrication, and tool use is required, with ability to follow written and spoken instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Equipment Operator Journeyman in a Power Plant / Industrial setting.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.

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.
• 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.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Skills

Equipment Operator Journeyman

Communication

Tool use

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an Equipment Operator Journeyman to operate power construction equipment for excavation, moving and grading materials on industrial sites.

The role includes loading, hauling, and delivering materials, plus performing routine maintenance and safety training for team members. Strong knowledge of fluids, lubrication, and tool use is required, with ability to follow written and spoken instructions.