Civil Heavy Equipment Operator Job at ZipRecruiter in Houston

Overview

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 following equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, crane, dragline, front-end loader, motor grader, cherry picker, dump truck, etc.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Adjusts 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 surfaces.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Completes Crew Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily.
• Recognizes hazards and danger zones.
• Plans and executes work with minimum supervision.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Properly identifies soil types.
• Completes shallow and deep trenching excavations activities.
• Rough and fine grading with dozer.
• Safely loads and unloads materials.
• Drives water truck/off-road truck.
• Completes machine load charts.
• Operates long reach excavator and motor grader.
• Operates walk-behind roller compactor and plate compactor.
• Operates small construction equipment (front loader, mixer, forklift, and skid steer).
• Inspects and provides basic maintenance on equipment.
• Understands construction terminology.

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, and pulling of material weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces.
• Minimum 18+ years of age.
• Proof of and Employment Authorization.