Junior Equipment Operator Helper – Construction & Roads

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator Helper to assist skilled craftspersons in a heavy industrial environment. You will work under direct supervision and perform supportive duties across roads, rights-of-way, and utility installations.

Responsibilities include operating vehicles and equipment, loading and grading materials, and helping inspect and maintain equipment while following safety protocols and written/oral instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Equipment Operator Helper in a Power Plant / Industrial setting.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to 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.
• Assist skilled craftsman with checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• Assist with Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Skills

Equipment Operator Helper experience

Communication skills

Reading/writing instructions

Field experience

Tools knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator Helper to assist skilled craftspersons in a heavy industrial environment. You will work under direct supervision and perform supportive duties across roads, rights-of-way, and utility installations.

Responsibilities include operating vehicles and equipment, loading and grading materials, and helping inspect and maintain equipment while following safety protocols and written/oral instructions.