Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars La Porte, TX McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. 265 reviews

POSITION SUMMARY

McCarthy Building Companies is looking for a skilled Equipment Operator for an exciting project in La Porte, TX. In this role, you will operate a variety of construction equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, off-road trucks, skid steers, etc.) in commercial, civil, or marine projects. The ideal applicant has 3 to 5+ years of experience as an equipment operator and maneuvers equipment in a safe manner. McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals: Safety-First Mindset Paid Holidays (7) Paid Time Off Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Retirement Professional Development Referral Cash Bonuses! McCarthy's core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things

RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes Crew Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily Recognize hazards and danger zones Plan and execute work independently Read and interpret blueprints Perform material calculations Properly identify soil types Know and execute excavation safety systems (sloping, shoring, trench, and boxes) Complete shallow and deep trenching excavations activities Rough and fine grading with dozer (GPS) 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 Train and mentor less experienced workforce Coordinate work with other trades

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience with self-perform earthwork operations in commercial, civil, or marine environments Must be able to use laser level Identify and use common construction materials, hand tools, and power/electrical tools (hammer, shovel, water pump, measuring tape, hammer drill, drill, Sawzall, skill-saw, vibrators, saw, demolition hammer, etc.) Understand construction terminology Understand look ahead schedule and job sequences Understand logistics and traffic control plan Proven commitment to Safety Work in an organized manner Able to work night shifts when needed Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site Ability to work independently and follow instructions Must be self-motivated and can work well with others 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 McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS

McCarthy's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.