Loader Operator Journeyman - Grindstone

Kiewit; Santo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced equipment operator to perform excavation, loading, hauling and grading on road projects. The role emphasizes safe operation, routine maintenance, and effective communication with supervision.

Responsibilities include operating multiple machines, assisting with trenching and installation of culverts and pipes, and training teammates in proper techniques and tool use under varying weather and site conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to understand, follow and convey written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment to excavate, move and grade material on roads and rights‑of‑way.
• Load and spread gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads.

Skills

Reading instructions

Communication

Tool usage

Layout tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

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

Requisition ID: 189885

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 by the workload.

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