Webber - Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil

Ferrovial Agroman SA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks skilled heavy equipment operators to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating excavators for various construction tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and contributing to team goals. The position offers the opportunity to work outdoors in diverse conditions while utilizing your skills in heavy machinery operation. If you are passionate about construction and ready to take on challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery, particularly excavators.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures in construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate crawler or rubber-tired machines for excavation tasks.
• Signal for truck positioning and ensure safe loading of materials.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Manual Dexterity

Education

Less than a High School Diploma

Tools

Excavator

Hydraulic Attachments

Job description

About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Operates a crawler or rubber-tired machine mounted with an excavator bucket. Used for excavating ditches, structures and mass excavations, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks and placing rock riprap. May also be equipped with various hydraulic attachments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• May oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Less than a High School Diploma and related construction experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL

Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.