Equipment Operator Journeyman

Kiewit • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and/or grade material. The role performs maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way and may involve training employees in safe equipment operation and job techniques. Work takes place in construction and industrial environments with changing outdoor weather, noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and potentially confined or cluttered work areas.

Requirements

• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous experience in the field or a related area.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions effectively with management and supervision.
• Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.
• Must have required tools.
• Ability to move around a construction or industrial site and perform the physical activities required, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Ability to work in changing outdoor weather and in noisy, dusty, uneven, confined, or cluttered work environments.
• Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access platforms may exceed 200 feet.
• 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 heavy equipment while maintaining and repairing roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping on surfaces ranging from smooth to extremely rough.
• 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 safe operation of construction equipment and tools, as well as job techniques and skills.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities, and 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 corrective action.
• 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