Equipment Operator-Medium

Wanzek Construction • Normangee, TX

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About The Position

The Equipment Operator-Medium operates construction equipment, including excavators in the 20-ton class or smaller, dozers of 150 HP or smaller, loaders under 4 CY, forklifts over 12,000 pounds, backhoes, articulated dump trucks, and applicable light equipment. The operator supports heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects by handling materials, placing matting, clearing land, excavating, rough grading roads and sites, and performing underground utility work.

The role includes operating and maneuvering equipment safely according to project specifications, coordinating equipment movements with crew members, inspecting worksite conditions, and completing equipment and maintenance records. Operators may travel to different jobsites on limited notice and may be assigned other duties by a Superintendent or Foreman. The position requires working indoors and outdoors on a flexible schedule; nights and/or weekends are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one to three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety and accept responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and operation of various GPS systems.
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions using common-sense judgment.
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy, follow procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in structural fills, DOT work, and work for other public and private entities.
• Clear communication and listening skills sufficient to understand job duties, safety regulations, and information requiring an immediate response.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with Company and safety policies and procedures, including working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Operate assigned construction equipment, assess equipment performance and problems, and use its controls and attachments to move materials or objects according to project specifications.
• Build or excavate land surfaces, including rough grading terrain and roadways, clearing land, and excavating trenches with slopes that meet OSHA requirements.
• Remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and distribute or level earth and terrain using equipment such as dozers and blades.
• Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsites onto trucks.
• Coordinate machine actions with other work and respond to hand or audio signals from crew members when positioning or moving loads.
• Follow load-capacity charts, ensure appropriate equipment support, and monitor loads to avoid injury to personnel or property damage.
• Read, understand, and apply operating manuals, plans, specifications, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals; visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, or cost-saving measures, take corrective action as needed, and report issues to supervision.
• Perform equipment maintenance such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines, and complete required maintenance reports and equipment records accurately and regularly.
• Communicate clearly and understand spoken information to perform duties safely and respond to situations requiring immediate action.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a Superintendent or Foreman.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan choice and coverage for a spouse or domestic partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED