1322 - Operator Equipment - Leadman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Lytle, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Overland Contracting Inc., a Black & Veatch company, is hiring an Operator Equipment - Leadman for a full-time craft role. The position operates one or more types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade materials on construction projects. Equipment may include track loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, scrapers, graders, side booms, boring machines, and extended-boom forklifts. The Leadman is responsible for safe equipment operation, routine equipment inspections and maintenance records, coordination with crew members, and compliance with project plans, specifications, equipment capacities, and safety procedures. The role also includes providing on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers and inspecting subordinate work for compliance. Work takes place in a typical construction-site environment and involves demanding physical activity, outdoor conditions, and exposure to hazardous equipment and varying temperatures.

Requirements

Multiple years of experience working as a heavy equipment operator.
Strong working knowledge of operating and rigging crafts.
Working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices for each piece of equipment operated.
A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before operating equipment.
A commercial driver's license is required when equipment will be operated on public roads.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical labor.
Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas, and climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to see and hear naturally or with correction and maintain the range of motion and flexibility required for the duties.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations certification.
NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction certification.
NCCER Rigger certification.
NCCER Site Layout certification.
NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership certification.

Responsibilities

Operate construction equipment to excavate, move, load, and grade materials in accordance with project specifications.
Operate equipment controls and attachments, and assemble and operate compressors and pumps as needed.
Perform light equipment maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and oiling; check fuel supplies and maintain equipment records.
Conduct daily equipment inspections and document the results and maintenance activities in required logs and reports.
Coordinate equipment movements and loads with other work activities, responding to crew members' hand or audio signals.
Drive and maneuver equipment to remove topsoil and vegetation or distribute and level earth and terrain.
Calculate material slopes and grades and apply working knowledge of trenching and excavation requirements and regulations.
Identify underground services before starting work and avoid hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, workers, and falling objects.
Follow Red Tag procedures, equipment capacity charts, and safe equipment-support requirements; monitor loads and take action to prevent injury or property damage.
Maintain the required OCI Equipment Qualification card for the equipment being operated.
Participate in safety programs, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify hazards, take corrective action, report concerns, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Understand and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and perform arithmetic calculations accurately.
Provide on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards; read and apply operating manuals, plans, and specifications, including visualizing two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
Develop a complete understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications and inspect subordinate work for compliance; explain deficiencies and take corrective action.
Observe installed equipment or systems for hazards and determine whether adjustments, relocation, or replacement are needed; notify supervision of observed hazards.
Ensure construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, and in good working order, and that daily inspections are completed for equipment in use.