Loader/Excavator Operator 1

Kiewit; Santo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support Texas road projects. Operate power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade material with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include loading materials, trenching, and performing routine maintenance. Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including overtime when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience preferred.
• Must have working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment to excavate, move, and 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.
• Check fluid levels and lubricate equipment; perform basic maintenance.
• Instruct and train employees in safe operation of equipment and job techniques and skills.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects or issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Hand tool usage

Power tool usage

Reading & following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Safety procedures

Job description

Requisition ID: 185928

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• 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.

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 working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination, and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.