Road & Utilities Heavy Equipment Operator

TIC - The Industrial Company; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Mississippi seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to load, move, and grade materials across road construction sites and rights-of-way. You will operate vehicles, inspect equipment, and ensure safety and productivity on rough surfaces.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with tools, and the ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is required.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Mississippi seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to load, move, and grade materials across road construction sites and rights-of-way. You will operate vehicles, inspect equipment, and ensure safety and productivity on rough surfaces.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with tools, and the ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is required.