Heavy Equipment Operator (2 yrs exp req)

Heavy Equipment Operator Position Summary Operate one or several types of heavy construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material. Click on any job description on our Careers Page to

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https://rbctx.com/careers/ Primary Responsibilities and Duties Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and right-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces. Clearing land, grading terrain, load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel, preparing sites for construction, or other projects. Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes, and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris. Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication. Must be willing to travel to work and stay depending on job site location. May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills. Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Will operate various construction equipment to move earth in a precision process. Will inspect equipment. Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment. May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations. Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations. Will assist in other job site related tasks as assigned while not operating Qualifications Must have 2+ years of experience as a Dirt Equipment Operator in heavy industrial construction Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions. Must be able to meet all physical requirements. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position. Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision. Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently. Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to: bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, and graders. Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment. Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types. Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation. Must be able to follow instructions correctly. Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork. Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations. Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification Requirements The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site Must require Valid Driver License Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools. Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.71 - $31.00 per hour Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you be able to pass the following (required for employment due to the nature of the job): a background check, drug test, and alcohol test? The background check is a government vetting process. If you will not be able to pass the vetting process, please do not apply for this position. Are you currently employed?

Experience:

Heavy Equipment Operation:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Brownsville, TX 78521: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road