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Zachry Construction Corporation

Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator

Zachry Construction Corporation, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where

we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do . Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters®

Together We Can Do Great Things®

This Is More Than a Job®

Job Summary The Excavator operator will assist with all drainage/retaining wall activities and all excavations throughout our project. The job will start mid-January, and it is required to complete an OSHA 10 certification before your start date. Zachry Construction will coordinate and pay for you to get this certification if you do not already have one. Hires will be required to work six days a week and wear a long sleeve shirt and steel toe boots while working on this project. Only local candidates will be considered.

Essential Functions

Equipment operation under the direction of the supervisor

Bench and secure all excavations during the operation

Read cut stakes and grade elevations

Recognize hazardous conditions and report to the supervisor

Dig around and assist in exposing live utilities

Work day, night, and weekends as required

While operating equipment, communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals

Perform other labor-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Skills & Experience

OSHA 10 certification is required before a start date; coordinated and paid for by Zachry Construction

You are required to wear a long sleeve shirt and steel toe boots while working

You must be able to work 6 days a week

3 plus years of excavation experience on heavy highway road construction projects

Ability to bench and secure all excavations during operation

Reliable transportation

Physical ability to perform assigned labor-related tasks (climbing ladders, climbing in and out of ditches)

Physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

General labor skills

Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools (hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.)

Only local candidates will be considered

Benefits And EOE Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Notice to Staffing Agencies Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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