Road Construction Loader Operator - Grading & Hauling

Kiewit; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit seeks an experienced Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment on highway and heavy-civil projects in Texas. You will excavate, move and grade material, supporting crews to meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include loading gravel, dirt and sand, smoothing roads and ditches, inspecting equipment, and performing routine maintenance. You may train other operators and must follow written and oral instructions while working outdoors in varied weather.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Reading and following instructions

Communication with supervision

Use of hand and power tools

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Layout Tools

Job description

Kiewit seeks an experienced Equipment Operator to operate power construction equipment on highway and heavy-civil projects in Texas. You will excavate, move and grade material, supporting crews to meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include loading gravel, dirt and sand, smoothing roads and ditches, inspecting equipment, and performing routine maintenance. You may train other operators and must follow written and oral instructions while working outdoors in varied weather.