EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR UNDERWOOD SITE EXCAVATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Equipment Used: Dozer, Excavator, and other equipment

Must have 5 years experience with grading on 700L Dozer (or similar) and 336 Excavator (or similar). GPS/Top Con experience required. Must operate equipment efficiently while keeping job moving. Also must be willing to operate more than one piece of equipment, including 6x6 trucks, compactor, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have at least 5 years experience as heavy equipment operator using equipment such as 700L Dozer and 336 Excavator with GPS/Top Con
• Must be able to grade to specs
• Must use equipment as listed above efficiently and expertly
• Must be able to communicate and work with other employees as well as other pieces of equipment
• Learn and follow safety regulations
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers
• Be aware of unlevel ground, ditches, etc. and take action to avoid slipping and falling
• Monitor operations and your area to ensure that health and safety standards are met
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
• Assist construction site workers in preparing site for grade
• Unload and Load construction materials manually or by machine
• Distribute materials
• Locate and set silt fence perimeter
• Erect silt fence material
• Set up utility area with material
• May use shovels, trowels and other small tools to dig areas and level concrete and earth
• Remove debris
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance
• Oil and grease equipment as requested
• Clean up areas as needed
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous job production with minimal down time, minimal wasted materials while having a high-quality output
• Assist construction site workers in preparing site for utilities; including setting up utility site with location of underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
• Maintains equipment appearance by cleaning and washing outside as needed/possible
• Maintains equipment interior by cleaning trash inside daily

REQUIREMENTS:

• GPS/TopCon experience REQUIRED
• Must be able to read and understand grade stakes
• Follow safety regulations
• Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, equipment inspections)
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Drive/operate diesel or gasoline powered straight and/or articulated, rubber tired and/or track mounted, blade or broom which is used in various processes in the construction, repair and maintenance of leveling of earth, aggregates, asphalt and concrete
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Start engine, shift gears, presses pedals and move levers to drive vehicles
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crouch and use hands, arms, and legs fully
• Must have good vision and hearing (either naturally or with correction)
• Frequently lift up to 80 pounds, and the ability to carry objects weighing 50 pounds or less
• Work dusty or dirty surroundings
• Other job duties as assigned
• Must be able to travel and work away from home. Home base is Sulphur Springs, TX. Monday-Friday work week; occasional weekend needed.
• Hotel and Per Diem Paid For Approved Traveling Job Sites/Contracts. Hotel provided for employee only.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (Required)
• GPS Use on Equipment: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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