Mine Heavy Equipment Operator - Texarkana, TX/Shreveport, LA

Wilks Brothers•Texarkana, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mine Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment, mainly bulldozer and excavator, used in construction, maintenance, and excavation. This position will be on site at our facilities located in Texarkana, TX and Shreveport, LA. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Must have at least 3-5 years recent experience in construction as a heavy equipment operator.
Must be experienced bulldozer and excavator operator.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Friendly disposition, personable and professional.
Must work independently and as a member of team.
Recognizes confidential information and maintains it in accordance with standard procedures.
Excavator experience, a must.
Dozer experience, a must.
Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.
Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, breathing protection, and hard hats when needed.
Must be able to move and lift to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Roller experience, a plus.
Motor Grader experience, a plus.
Articulated Truck experience, a plus.
Knowledge of moisture condition, cut grade, and ability to load trucks.
Knowledge of cutting and filling grade.
Knowledge of GPS.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in excavation and site construction.
Properly follows company safety procedures.
Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, superintendent, safety director or HR manager.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
Operates bulldozer and excavator.
Loads trucks.
Cuts and fills grade.