Loader 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. The role involves operating vehicles and heavy equipment for maintenance and repair work on roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping across surfaces ranging from smooth to extremely rough. The operator may also instruct and train employees in safe equipment and tool operation and job techniques.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
• Thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of craft workers under the employee’s supervision.
• Ability to plan tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently and to teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers and management/supervision.
• Good communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.
• May require a U.S. driver license.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have required tools.
• Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site, as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles and heavy construction equipment to maintain and repair roads and rights-of-way, including loading, hauling, and dumping material on varied 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.
• As requested, instruct and train employees in safe construction equipment and tool operation, job techniques, and skills.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects.
• Plan tasks and work safely and efficiently; teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• 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