Equipment Operator - ODEC

Kiewit • Exmore, VA

14d

About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates one or several types of powered construction equipment to excavate, move, and/or grade material. The role supports maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way and may involve operating vehicles and heavy equipment over surfaces ranging from smooth to extremely rough. The position is classified as intermediate experience level.

The operator loads and moves gravel, dirt, and sand; smooths and grades roads; spreads rock and gravel; and trenches or constructs ditches for culverts, water pipes, and sewer pipes. The role also includes removing silt and debris, maintaining equipment fluid levels and lubrication, inspecting equipment and materials for defects or problems, and potentially training employees in safe equipment and tool operation and job techniques. Employees must follow safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must possess 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.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and layout tools safely and efficiently.
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools.
• Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, which may exceed 200 feet.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.
• Must observe and comply with all safety and project rules.

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 installation of culverts, water pipes, and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Check and maintain equipment fluid levels and lubrication.
• May instruct and train employees in safe construction equipment and tool operation and in job techniques and skills.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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