Webber - Lowboy Float Operator - Heavy Civil

Webber, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber, a Ferrovial company, is seeking a heavy equipment operator with a Class A CDL to drive a heavy-duty diesel truck and haul equipment on projects. The role requires attention to safety and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Candidates should have 3+ years of related construction experience, English proficiency, and the ability to read road signs. The position is based in the United States with standard field responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English for written and oral communications.
• Ability to recognize and understand road signs.
• Experience in heavy civil construction preferred.
• High physical stamina for strenuous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including starting and controlling engines and levers.
• Load or unload the lowboy and related heavy equipment.
• Take actions to avoid hazards and obstructions.
• Service and adjust equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Road sign recognition

Education

Less than High School Diploma

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, 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.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Supervisor: Foreman

Job Description: Drives a heavy-duty diesel powered truck to which is attached a trailer upon which heavy equipment is hauled.

Licenses and Certifications: Class A Commercial Drivers License (minimum)

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Driver is often required to operate heavy equipment to load or unload the lowboy.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• May service and make necessary adjustments for proper operation of equipment.
• Make necessary adjustment to equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in English for written and oral communications
• Ability to recognize and understand road signs

Safety Policies and Practices:

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company's safety manual.

Education:

Less than High School Diploma

Experience:

three or more years related construction experience preferred.

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. Ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Working Conditions:

Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

Work Environment:

The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/ or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-Employment Screening:

• ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES: Webber participates in E-Verify. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America to qualify for employment with the Company.
• APPLICATION REVIEW AND INTERVIEWS: Candidates whose applications are identified will be contacted by the hiring manager to participate in the interview process.
• DRUG TEST: Candidates who are identified and selected for a position are required to complete and pass a drug screen to be considered for employment with Webber.
• PHYSICAL: Candidates who are identified and selected for a field position are required to complete and pass a medical exam to ensure physical and/or mental capacity to complete the tasks required by the job.
• BACKGROUND CHECK: Some positions require completion of a background check, which may include Employment History Verification, County and Federal Searches for felonies and misdemeanors, SSN Address Trace, and/or National Criminal/Sex and Violent Offender Search.
• CONFIDENTIALITY: All information gathered from the candidate for the purpose of pre-employment screening and other Company-related documents are confidential. Webber does not provide copies or access to this information unless required by law.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, and are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and they are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together.

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class"), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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