Equipment Operator Craftsman

Kiewit • Redfield, AR

1d

About The Position

Operate one or several types of powered construction equipment to excavate, move, and/or grade material. This intermediate-level role involves operating vehicles and heavy equipment while maintaining and repairing roads and rights-of-way. The work takes place on construction and industrial sites and includes outdoor conditions and irregular hours as required.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• May require a U.S. driver's license.
• Must have the required tools.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Ability to work in and around confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
• May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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; and spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culvert, water-pipe, and sewer-pipe installation; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain equipment fluid levels and lubrication.
• Instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills, when asked.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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