Webber - Excavator Operator - Waterworks P5T

Ferrovial•Tomball, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is hiring an Excavator Operator. The position operates crawler or rubber-tired excavators for excavating ditches, structures, and mass excavations; laying pipe and precast concrete structures; loading trucks; and placing rock riprap. Machines may be equipped with various hydraulic attachments. The role reports to a Foreman and requires compliance with company safety policies and procedures. The work is outdoors and involves changing weather, strenuous physical activity, and exposure to loud noise and other construction-site conditions.

Requirements

Texas driver's license with proper endorsements, depending on assignment.
Three or more years of related construction experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Knowledge of and compliance with the company’s safety policies and procedures.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activity and the manual dexterity required to reach, handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
Selected candidates must pass a drug screen; candidates selected for field positions must pass a medical exam.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Three or more years of related construction experience.

Responsibilities

Operate an excavator by starting engines and using throttles, switches, levers, and pedals.
Signal truck drivers to position trucks for loading dirt, rocks, and other materials.
Avoid hazards and obstructions, including utility lines, equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine as needed.
Make necessary equipment adjustments.
Follow company safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor or Human Resources.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.