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Light Equipment Operator III; Environmental Remediation
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-10-18
Listing for:
Burns & McDonnell
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
A Light Equipment Operator III in construction is responsible for operating Water Truck, Street Sweeper, Bus, and Forklift equipment to support construction and maintenance projects. They may also perform manual labor tasks as needed and are often involved in basic equipment maintenance.
- Responsible for operating Water Truck, Street Sweeper, Bus, and Forklift
- Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance on the equipment they operate
- Adhering to all safety regulations and procedures when operating and maintaining equipment is a crucial aspect of the job
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials and equipment
- Providing support to construction crews, including transporting materials and equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment
- Interpret drawings
- Unload the material
- Move material to the work area where it will be used
- Inspect rigging
- Inspect the equipment
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Light Equipment Operator III in a construction setting
- Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
- Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
- Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses
- Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates
- Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
- Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment
- Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
- Ability to work under stressful situations
- Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
- Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job CraftPrimary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A
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