Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator: Forklift & Grading

TIC - The Industrial Company; Seminole (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to operate heavy construction equipment for excavation, grading, and road maintenance. You will load materials, trench for utilities, and perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools.

Responsibilities include following written and oral instructions, ensuring safety, and training crew on proper operation. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather, overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May instruct and train employees in safe operation of construction equipment and tools.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with contract plans and specifications; point out deficiencies and take corrective action.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication with supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC_Craft is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to operate heavy construction equipment for excavation, grading, and road maintenance. You will load materials, trench for utilities, and perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools.

Responsibilities include following written and oral instructions, ensuring safety, and training crew on proper operation. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather, overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.