Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator

Kiewit Corporation; Redfield (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation, North America’s leading construction and engineering organization, seeks an Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment, excavate, move and grade material on roads and rights-of-way. You will load, haul and grade, trench for culverts, inspect equipment, and ensure safety while adhering to contract plans.

Essential duties include training others, maintaining fluid levels, and complying with safety rules on a construction site, often requiring irregular hours and

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position
• 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
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

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.
• 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

High school diploma

Strong knowledge

Follow instructions

Tool proficiency

Safety compliance

Drug test clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Kiewit Corporation, North America’s leading construction and engineering organization, seeks an Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment, excavate, move and grade material on roads and rights-of-way. You will load, haul and grade, trench for culverts, inspect equipment, and ensure safety while adhering to contract plans.

Essential duties include training others, maintaining fluid levels, and complying with safety rules on a construction site, often requiring irregular hours and