Heavy Equipment Operator
21 days ago
Houston
Job Description SUMMARY This job will begin immediately Operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials. May operate all or some of the follow types of equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, crane, dragline, font-end loader, motor grader, cherry picker, dump truck, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES • Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures., • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely manner., • Move hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, gasoline or steam-powered operating equipment., • Interprets hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed., • May be required to manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface., • May assist in lifting, position and securing or materials and work pieces during installation., • May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs., • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required. • Completes Crew Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily, • Recognize hazards and danger zones, • Plan and execute work with minimum supervision, • Read and interpret blueprints, • Properly identify soil types, • Complete shallow and deep trenching excavations activities, • Rough and fine grading with dozer, • Safely load and unload materials, • Drive water truck/off road truck, • Completes machine load charts, • Operate long reach excavator and motor grader, • Operate walk behind roller compactor and plate compactor, • Operate small construction equipment (front loader, mixer, forklift, and skid steer), • Inspect and provide basic maintenance on equipment, • Understand construction terminology • Completes Crew Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily, • Recognize hazards and danger zones, • Plan and execute work with minimum supervision, • Read and interpret blueprints, • Properly identify soil types, • Complete shallow and deep trenching excavations activities, • Rough and fine grading with dozer, • Safely load and unload materials, • Drive water truck/off road truck, • Completes machine load charts, • Operate long reach excavator and motor grader, • Operate walk behind roller compactor and plate compactor, • Operate small construction equipment (front loader, mixer, forklift, and skid steer), • Inspect and provide basic maintenance on equipment Requirements • 5+ years of experience as an equipment operator, • Prior experience with self-perform earthwork operations in commercial, civil, or marine environments, • Ability to use laser level, • Identify and use common construction materials, hand tools, and power/electrical tools, • Understand construction terminology, • Proven commitment to safety, • Ability to work independently and follow instructions, • Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site, • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency, • Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds, • Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces, • Minimum age 18+, • Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization