Equipment Operator Craftsman 2 - Truck Driver

Craft Recruiting • Abilene, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material. This is an intermediate level position where the operator will be responsible for operating a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way. This includes loading, hauling, and dumping on various surfaces, as well as smoothing and grading roads, and spreading rock and gravel. The role also involves trenching and ditch construction for culverts and pipes, and removing silt and debris. Operators are expected to have knowledge of equipment maintenance, including checking and maintaining fluid levels and lubrication. There may also be opportunities to instruct and train other employees on safe equipment operation and job techniques.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication of equipment.
• May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED