Equipment Operator Journeyman

Craft Recruiting • Gail, TX

6d • 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 where the operator will be responsible for various tasks related to road and right-of-way maintenance and repair.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

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.
• Check and maintain 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.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determine 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: High school or GED