Equipment Operator Medium

Wanzek Construction • Ralls, TX

19h

About The Position

Responsible for operating various types of construction equipment, including excavators up to 20-ton class, dozers up to 150 HP, loaders under 4 CY, forklifts over 12,000 pounds, backhoes, articulated dump trucks, and applicable light equipment. Equipment is used for material handling, matting, land clearing, excavation, rough grading roads and sites, and underground utility work on heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects.

The operator performs equipment operation and basic maintenance, follows safety policies and procedures, coordinates equipment movements with crew members, and completes equipment and maintenance records. The role may require travel to different jobsites on limited notice and may include other duties assigned by a Superintendent or Foreman. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three or more years of related construction experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various GPS systems.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions using common-sense judgment.
• Ability to work to precise standards, follow procedures, accurately judge distances and slopes, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in structural fills, DOT work, and other public and private projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understand spoken information.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends when required.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and in conditions involving weather, moving mechanical parts, precarious heights, extreme heat, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with Company and safety policies and procedures, including taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Operate assigned construction equipment, understanding its functions and controls, navigating equipment, assessing problems, and applying mechanical aptitude.
• Build level or extreme terrain and excavate land surfaces using construction equipment.
• Use equipment to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Gather and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste products from jobsites onto trucks.
• Excavate trenches with proper slopes in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate machine actions with other work activities and position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate clearly and understand spoken information to comprehend job duties, safety regulations, and situations requiring an immediate response.
• Clean, grease, and oil machines; complete daily maintenance reports.
• Travel to different jobsites on limited notice when required.
• Operate gasoline-, diesel-, or electric-powered equipment to move objects or materials according to project specifications.
• Use equipment levers and pedals, hand wheels, and foot pedals to control machines and attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Follow load-capacity charts and ensure proper equipment support based on equipment capacity and type.
• Observe the travel of loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury or property damage.
• Read, understand, and apply operating manuals, plans, and specifications, and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Complete equipment and maintenance records and reports accurately and regularly as required.
• Examine and inspect field conditions; identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures; take corrective action as needed and report issues to supervision.
• 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 options for a spouse or domestic partnership.

What This Job Offers

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