Equipment Operator (Grade Checker)

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 performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping on various surfaces. Responsibilities include loading and smoothing materials, grading roads, spreading rock and gravel, and trenching for utility installations. The role also involves checking and maintaining equipment fluid levels and lubrication, and potentially training other employees on safe equipment operation. Inspecting equipment and materials to identify defects is also a key part of the job.

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

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.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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