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Heavy Equipment Operator Overview
- Operate front-end loader, backhoe, motor grader, roller, and other heavy equipment on project sites
- Work includes road construction, excavation, truck loading, stockpiling, excavation, stockpiling, spreading materials.
- All work will be local to the Lubbock area
- This is a senior equipment operator position requiring a high level of skill
- Tasks will be out-of-door in all weather conditions
Heavy Equipment Operator Duties
- Operate heavy equipment to on road construction jobsites
- Control machine speed, direction, bucket height and bucket angle
- Perform daily preventative maintenance such as inspection and fluid check
- Notify management of any equipment or safety issues
- Read and understand civil plan drawings
- Work subgrade and base to achieve proper processing
- Finish-grading for correct grade (blue-top and GPS)
- Use GPS automatics for machine control
- Coordinate daily project tasks between work crew members
Heavy Equipment Operator Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License (REQUIRED) (NO Identification Card!)
- Experience in heavy equipment operation (required)
- Basic mechanical skills
- Conscientious and safety-oriented attitude
- Experience in road construction
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Lubbock, TX 79407 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lubbock, TX 79407: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person