Light Equipment Operator 1

Zachry Group; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Texas is seeking an Industrial Light Equipment Operator to operate a broad range of heavy construction gear—bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklifts, graders, a 4,000 gallon water truck, and more—to move earth and materials with precision.

You will ensure safety, conduct equipment inspections, and may assist with repairs. The role may support other crafts during downtime and may involve overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience as an Equipment Operator.
• Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.
• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as equipment inspection paperwork.
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements and have a valid driver’s license with a clear MVR.

Responsibilities

• Will operate various construction dirt equipment to move the earth and equipment in precision processes.
• Will inspect equipment.
• Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.
• Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

Skills

Equipment Operator

Safety compliance

Inspection & maintenance

Physical endurance

Job description

• Industrial Light Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating all of the following varies construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklift, and graders, 4,000 Gallon Water Truck, 84' Steel Drum Roller, 84' Padfoot Roller, JD 744 Loader, and tractor w/ plow to move earth and other materials.
• They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs.
• The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their down times which may include non-operating activities.

Job Description

• Industrial Light Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating all of the following varies construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklift, and graders, 4,000 Gallon Water Truck, 84' Steel Drum Roller, 84' Padfoot Roller, JD 744 Loader, and tractor w/ plow to move earth and other materials.
• They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs.
• The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their down times which may include non-operating activities.

Responsibilities

• Will operate various construction dirt equipment to move the earth and equipment in precision processes.
• Will inspect equipment.
• Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.
• Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

Qualifications

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 2+ years of experience as an Equipment Operator.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check.
• Must have all required tools. Must have reliable transportation.

Required Qualifications

• Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklift, and graders.
• Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.
• Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types.
• Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation.
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly.
• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
• Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.

Preferred Additional Qualification

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Reporting to:

• This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.
• ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.