Equipment Operator Journeyman

Kiewit • Redfield, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and/or grade material. This skilled position supports maintenance and repair of roads and rights-of-way, including work on surfaces ranging from smooth to extremely rough. The role involves construction-site work in changing outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environments, and potentially confined or cluttered areas.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with prior experience in the field or a related area.
• Strong 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.
• Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• May require a U.S. driver license.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds, potentially at heights exceeding 200 feet.
• Ability to work in and around confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces, in noisy and dusty environments, and in changing outdoor weather conditions.
• May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and large heavy equipment while maintaining and repairing roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping materials.
• 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.
• May 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 causes of errors, problems, or defects.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities, or determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
• Inspect subordinate employees’ work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, and explain and take necessary corrective action.
• 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