Journeyman Excavator Operator — Heavy Equipment Pro

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a construction equipment operator in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves operating heavy machinery to excavate, grade, and relocate materials while ensuring safety and compliance with project rules.

You will support road maintenance, trenching, and utility installations as part of the site team. Candidates should be capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions, with willingness to overtime and weekend shifts as workload requires.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a construction equipment operator in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves operating heavy machinery to excavate, grade, and relocate materials while ensuring safety and compliance with project rules.

You will support road maintenance, trenching, and utility installations as part of the site team. Candidates should be capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions, with willingness to overtime and weekend shifts as workload requires.