Heavy Equipment Operator

Matrix Service Company•Texas City, TX

14d

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment including but not limited to front-end loaders, skid-steers, trackhoes, backhoes, excavators, dozers, motor graders and trenchers. Job Functions: Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.” Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics." Performs loading and unloading of equipment and supplies. Precision positioning of equipment, lifting heavy machinery and components, as well as beams and lumber. Work in a closed or open cab to use pilot operated joystick controls, pedals, levers and buttons to lift, move, and position loads using hoisting attachments, such as hooks, slings, electromagnets, and buckets. Observe load hookup and determine safety of load and inspect and report hoisting mechanism. Communicate with team members both verbally and by signal instruction. Work around existing underground utilities and tight areas. Shoring, soil classes and dewatering. Remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards. Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years experience operating heavy equipment in a industrial construction environment.
Able to communicate with team members both verbally and by signal instruction
Operate equipment to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width and grade.
Must be able to pass equipment test and visual observation of operating equipment.
Complete the Matrix Service Safety training, and/or Client/Site specific training.
Must Pass a background check.
Must obtain and maintain an active status within the applicable drug testing program.

Responsibilities

Operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, skid-steers, trackhoes, backhoes, excavators, dozers, motor graders and trenchers.
Loading and unloading equipment and supplies.
Precision positioning of equipment, lifting heavy machinery and components, as well as beams and lumber.
Using pilot operated joystick controls, pedals, levers and buttons to lift, move, and position loads using hoisting attachments, such as hooks, slings, electromagnets, and buckets.
Observing load hookup and determine safety of load and inspect and report hoisting mechanism.
Communicating with team members both verbally and by signal instruction.
Working around existing underground utilities and tight areas.
Shoring, soil classes and dewatering.
Removing loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
Identifying safety hazards and taking corrective action.
Performing other job-related duties as requested by supervision.