Civil Heavy Equipment Operator Job at ZipRecruiter in Houston

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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 18+
• Proof of and Employment Authorization