Multi Operator Journeyman - INF

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced construction equipment operator to support road maintenance projects. You will operate a variety of heavy vehicles and machinery, load materials, and help grade surfaces under supervision.

The role requires ability to work outdoors in all weather, lift and climb as needed, and comply with safety and project rules. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required depending on workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating heavy equipment on construction sites.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to excavate, move, and grade material on roads and rights-of-way.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; spread rock and gravel and grade roads.
• Trench and install culverts and pipes; inspect gear and monitor fluids.
• Train others on safe operation of construction equipment.
• Inspect equipment and identify defects.

Skills

Reading instructions

Communication

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

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.
• 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.

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.