Construction Operator

Mitigation Resources of North America•Longview, TX

11d•Onsite

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. This role involves operating various types of construction equipment for tasks like leveling, shaping, and excavating surfaces, while adhering strictly to OSHA and MSHA laws, company safety policies, and environmental regulations. The position also includes conducting routine maintenance and inspections on equipment, performing physical duties such as installing structures and erosion control measures, collaborating with team members, and being open to cross-training on all construction and ancillary equipment. Responsibilities also extend to material handling, moving items as directed, and requiring extended periods of travel.

Requirements

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
High school diploma or GED
Two years of experience operating off-road construction equipment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GPS equipment

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