Rigger/Operator

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a skilled equipment operator to perform heavy equipment operation and rig loads on construction projects. The role requires following complex instructions and maintaining safety standards while coordinating with team members.

Candidate must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, climb to heights, and work overtime, nights, and weekends as workload demands. Equal opportunity employer with safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience.
• Possesses working knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.
• Able to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Capable of using hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as forklift, backhoe, and other listed machinery.
• Rig loads and assist in completing construction projects.
• Communicate using hand signals and coordinate with team to complete tasks.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

Perform work involving operation of heavy equipment, rigging of the equipment loads and completion of various construction projects.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Operation of heavy equipment such as forklift, backhoe, over-the-highways transport vehicle, shuttle lift, carry deck, Scheuerle trailer, road grader, water truck and winches
• Rigging of equipment loads, and completion of various construction projects
• Familiarity with all hand signals and ability to communicate with others to assist in the completion of various construction projects

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 the 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 safely 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.