Loader Operator Journeyman - INF

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves operating a variety of vehicles and equipment to perform maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way.

You will load materials, trench and construct ditches, and inspect equipment while adhering to safety rules. A high school diploma and the ability to follow written and oral instructions are expected. Candidates should be able to work overtime and train others on proper tool use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience preferred.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment for maintenance on roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain all fluid levels and lubrication.
• May train employees in safe operation of equipment and tools.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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

• 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
• May require DL
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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