Excavator Operator Journeyman

Kiewit • San Ygnacio, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and/or grade material. Work includes operating vehicles and heavy equipment while maintaining and repairing roads and rights-of-way, loading and moving materials, grading roads, and trenching for utility installations. The role also involves inspecting equipment and maintaining fluid levels and lubrication. The position is performed at a construction or industrial site in changing outdoor weather conditions and may require irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Must possess strong 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.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• May require a U.S. driver's license.
• Must have required tools.
• Able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site, if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment to perform maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• 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 equipment and tool operation and 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 and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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