Light Equipment Operator III (Environmental Remediation)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX is seeking a Light Equipment Operator III to support construction and maintenance projects. You will operate Water Truck, Street Sweeper, Bus and Forklift and perform basic maintenance and inspections, while maintaining a safe work environment.

You will assist with loading/unloading, move materials, interpret drawings, and ensure compliance with safety regulations on site. This role requires reliability and readiness for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Light Equipment Operator III in a construction setting.
• Must be able to pass Burns and McDonnell assessment program.

Responsibilities

• Operate Water Truck, Street Sweeper, Bus and Forklift.
• Inspect, clean and perform basic maintenance on the equipment they operate.
• Adhere to safety regulations and procedures when operating and maintaining equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading of materials and equipment.
• Provide support to construction crews, including transporting materials and equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Interpret drawings.
• Unload the material and move material to the work area where it will be used.
• Inspect rigging and inspect the equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Job description

Description

A Light Equipment Operator III in construction is responsible for operating Water Truck, Street Sweeper, Bus, and Forklift equipment to support construction and maintenance projects. They may also perform manual labor tasks as needed and are often involved in basic equipment maintenance.

• Responsible for operating Water Truck, Street Sweeper, Bus, and Forklift
• Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance on the equipment they operate
• Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures when operating and maintaining equipment is a crucial aspect of the job
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials and equipment
• Providing support to construction crews, including transporting materials and equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment
• Interpret drawings
• Unload the material
• Move material to the work area where it will be used
• Inspect rigging
• Inspect the equipment
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Light Equipment Operator III in a construction setting
• Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses
• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates
• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Craft

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A