Dirt Operator

Brown & Root•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Operates various types of power-driven machinery to move dirt or other materials. Equipment may include backhoes, bulldozers, cranes, draglines, front-end loaders, motor graders, cherry pickers, and dump trucks. Sets up and operates production equipment according to established procedures, adjusting machine settings to meet specifications accurately and on time. The role may involve working on uneven surfaces, assisting with lifting and positioning materials during installation, and performing routine equipment maintenance or repairs. The operator must follow safety and project rules and may perform other duties as required. The position also includes crane and hoisting activities such as observing load hookups, operating crane controls, maintaining and inspecting equipment, reporting defects, transporting materials and supplies, and possibly interpreting load charts. Work is performed under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the relevant field.
Ability to perform job functions by following instructions and pre-established guidelines.
Ability to follow written, verbal, or signal instructions when operating cranes and hoists.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, promptly, and according to specifications.
Use hand and foot levers to control diesel-, electric-, gasoline-, or steam-powered equipment.
Interpret hand signals to determine where materials should be placed.
Operate equipment on uneven working surfaces when required.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform routine maintenance or repairs as required.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Observe load hookups and determine whether loads are safe.
Operate crane controls to regulate crane and hoist speed and direction according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Clean and maintain cranes and hoisting mechanisms.
Inspect cranes for defective parts and document and report defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment.
Interpret load charts when required.
Perform other duties as required.