Operator - Excavator (DFW Airport) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to support earthwork projects at DFW Airport. The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of heavy equipment experience and a strong commitment to site safety.

Responsibilities include performing daily equipment inspections, operating the excavator safely, grading to elevations and tolerances, and adapting to long shifts including days, nights, and weekends. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Operate excavator safely and efficiently.
• Grade to elevations and tolerances.
• Become proficient on each machine before advancing to the next.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Hours may include days, nights and weekends.
• Work in adverse weather conditions (hot or cold).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking experienced Operator - Excavator (DFW Airport) We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction professionals that want to excel with us.

The Excavator Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment for earthwork projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Operate equipment in a safe and controlled manner
• Able to grade to elevations and tolerances
• Able to become proficient before advancing to another machine
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Work hours adjusted to meet the project’s needs; days, nights and weekends
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, hot or cold temperatures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
• Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Benefits & Compensation

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge And Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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