Equipment Operator Journeyman - Excavator

Craft Recruiting • Abilene, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material. This is a skilled position.

Requirements

• Experience as an Equipment Operator Journeyman in a Power Plant / Industrial setting
• Strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background check

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.
• 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.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed