Loader Operator Journeyman

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking skilled operators to run heavy equipment and perform maintenance on roads and right‑of‑way. You will load, haul, grade, and trench as part of a team focused on safe, efficient project execution across varied sites.

The role requires good communication, reliability, and ability to work outdoors in changing conditions, with overtime and weekend hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be required).
• Ability to perform all essential functions and to plan tasks safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy 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, and sewer lines; inspect for faults and defects.
• Maintain fluid levels and lubrication; perform routine equipment checks.
• Instruct/train others in safe operation of equipment and job techniques.

Job description

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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.
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Ability to perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of work assigned, train/ teach safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
• Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There's no limit to what you'll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you're building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you're bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.