Construction Operator

Mitigation Resources of North America•Longview, TX

About The Position

The desired candidate will perform safe and efficient construction equipment operation, and other duties as assigned by the construction manager and/or the site supervisor. Job Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Operate various types of construction equipment to perform tasks such as leveling, shaping, and excavating surfaces Perform all job duties per OSHA and MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety policies, and state and federal environmental regulations in a safe manner consistent with the Mitigation Resources of North America safety culture Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the equipment to ensure proper functioning Perform various physical duties as directed by the site supervisor, such as installation of structures, erosion matting, silt fencing, seeding, and fueling Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively Willing to be cross-trained and task trained on all construction and ancillary equipment Move, secure, install, build, load, or unload materials Moves items from place to place, according to the direction of the site supervisor Extended periods of travel will be required OTHER DUTIES: Work with other ancillary equipment in a safe and organized manner Assist in water management, reclamation, load/haul, and maintenance activities, as necessary Miscellaneous work related to stream mitigation activities and operation of ancillary equipment. Some of these activities will occur outside the cab of the equipment Assist with any maintenance needs for routine repairs Keep the supervisor informed of any potential problems Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, and loaders Familiarity with GPS equipment is a plus Knowledge of proper equipment operation techniques and safety procedures Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Must understand basic mechanical workings of construction equipment to operate properly, within tolerances, and perform preventative maintenance and servicing on occasion Knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations Ability to recognize unsafe and adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct them REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or GED Two years of experience operating off-road construction equipment EEO Statement: EEO/M/F/disability/veteran You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant. We understand the impact environmental offsets have on your operation. We purposefully navigate each project, working with you to create a cost-effective solution that leaves the land better than when we found it. We are experts in the practical work of credit yield assessment and ecosystem restoration and we provide a broad array of support services like land acquisition, contract management, regulatory negotiation, and legal strategies.

Requirements

Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, and loaders
Knowledge of proper equipment operation techniques and safety procedures
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must understand basic mechanical workings of construction equipment to operate properly, within tolerances, and perform preventative maintenance and servicing on occasion
Knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations
Ability to recognize unsafe and adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct them
High school diploma or GED
Two years of experience operating off-road construction equipment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GPS equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

Operate various types of construction equipment to perform tasks such as leveling, shaping, and excavating surfaces
Perform all job duties per OSHA and MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety policies, and state and federal environmental regulations in a safe manner consistent with the Mitigation Resources of North America safety culture
Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the equipment to ensure proper functioning
Perform various physical duties as directed by the site supervisor, such as installation of structures, erosion matting, silt fencing, seeding, and fueling
Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively
Willing to be cross-trained and task trained on all construction and ancillary equipment
Move, secure, install, build, load, or unload materials
Moves items from place to place, according to the direction of the site supervisor
Extended periods of travel will be required
Work with other ancillary equipment in a safe and organized manner
Assist in water management, reclamation, load/haul, and maintenance activities, as necessary
Miscellaneous work related to stream mitigation activities and operation of ancillary equipment. Some of these activities will occur outside the cab of the equipment
Assist with any maintenance needs for routine repairs
Keep the supervisor informed of any potential problems
Other duties as assigned