Equipment Operator Craftsman 2

Equipment Operator Craftsman 2 Abilene, TX Job Details 4 hours ago Qualifications Removing debris Outdoor work Heavy equipment operation Routine inspections Mid-level Driver's License Driving Construction machinery maintenance Pipe installation Power tools Industrial equipment Construction Technical skills instruction Hand tools Load & unload

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179945 Position Summary Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material. Experience Level Intermediate Primary Responsibilities and Duties Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces. Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel. 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. 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. Qualifications 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. 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 have required tools May require US drivers license Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background check Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.