Senior Equipment Operator: Excavation & Grading Expert

TIC - The Industrial Company; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to excavate, move and grade material on road and rights-of-way projects.

The role requires operating a variety of vehicles and heavy machinery, performing maintenance, loading and grading tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards in all weather conditions. Applicants should have basic math, read blueprints, and be willing to work overtime; strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

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

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC - The Industrial Company in Abilene, TX is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to excavate, move and grade material on road and rights-of-way projects.

The role requires operating a variety of vehicles and heavy machinery, performing maintenance, loading and grading tasks, and adhering to safety and quality standards in all weather conditions. Applicants should have basic math, read blueprints, and be willing to work overtime; strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.