Dirt Equipment Operator � Heavy

S&B Houston•Deer Park, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates several types of construction equipment, including heavy dirt equipment. The normal work environment will be construction sites within operating plants. This will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles. All project employees may be required to serve as members of the Safety Committee. Housekeeping is done by all crafts in all areas of the projects. There is cross training in the helper groups during the course of the project. Employees in one craft may be cross trained so they can continue working in a different craft as the project continues to progress. Example carpenters to electrical helpers/ pipe helpers, Iron workers to millwrights, etc.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels; be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written; and pass a craft-specific test.
Minimum of four (4) years as an Equipment Operator in refinery chemical, petrochemical or similar plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein.
Must know how to perform the work described herein.
Must work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, make decisions based on measured criteria, read and understand drawings and specifications, visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings, read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow instructions both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test.
Requires current valid driver's license and three (3) years clear driving history.
Must pass specific Operator Certification Test at jobsite.
U.S. Citizenship required
Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses
Field of vision of at least 70°in the horizontal meridian in each eye
Ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber
Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control
Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease, which interferes with our ability to control and operate equipment.
Has no current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive cardiac failure
Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control equipment

Nice To Haves

May also operate heavy construction equipment if qualified.

Responsibilities

Operates light construction equipment such as air tuggers, air compressors, water pumps, generators, elevators, forklifts, small cranes and similar construction equipment.
May also operate heavy construction equipment if qualified.
Turns valves, shifts levers, turns hand wheels and depresses pedals to drive machines and control equipment and attachments.
May perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines and equipment.
Occasionally perform mechanical repairs on machines and equipment.
Must know the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of any and all heavy equipment, such as load capacities, operating speeds, special hazard warnings and instructions.
Must know standard hand signals and should also be knowledgeable of pertinent OSHA regulations.
Primary responsibility is to operate Bulldozer and Grade All as directed by supervisors.
Ability to effectively verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers and fellow workers.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Must work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, see well (either normally or with correction), hear well (either naturally or with correction) in order to recognize safety alarms and signals and the various sounds of danger associated with construction or maintenance projects, climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, maneuver in tight working quarters; and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions associated with refinery, chemical, or petrochemical facilities.
Must be medically cleared for respirator usage.
Must be able to wear properly fitting respirators.
Must Constantly wear fall protection equipment, about 5 lbs., when leaving the ground to work in any area.
A person’s weight and tools/equipment including clothing must comply with manufacturer’s specifications and/or restrictions related to use of ladders and/or fall protection equipment.
Must be able to climb various heights.
Project Manager must approve all variances based on availability of work not requiring fall protection equipment.