Equipment Operator Journeyman

Kiewit • Jewett, TX

2d

About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and/or grade material. The role supports maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping across surfaces ranging from smooth to extremely rough. Work also includes grading and spreading materials, constructing trenches and ditches, maintaining equipment, inspecting work and materials, estimating job resources, and helping train employees in safe equipment operation.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
• Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate 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.
• Must have the required tools.
• Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical assessment.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to move about a construction or industrial site and perform tasks involving standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; may need to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds to access work areas exceeding 200 feet.
• Must be able to work in confined, cluttered areas and on uneven surfaces, and complete tasks in noisy, dusty environments with changing outdoor weather conditions.
• May be required and able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and large heavy equipment while maintaining and repairing roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping on varied surfaces.
• Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; and spread rock and gravel.
• Trench and construct ditches for culverts, water pipes, and sewer pipes, and remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain equipment fluid levels and lubrication.
• As requested, instruct and train employees in safe construction equipment and tool operation, job techniques, and skills.
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify errors, problems, or defects.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities, and determine the time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
• Inspect subordinate employees' work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action as needed.
• 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