Light Equipment Operator

Location: Terrell

Position Summary

* Industrial Light Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating all the following various construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklift, and graders, 4,000 Gallon Water Truck, 84' Steel Drum Roller, 84' Padfoot Roller, JD 744 Loader, and tractor w/ plow to move earth and other materials.

* They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs.

* The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their downtimes, which may include non-operating activities.

Qualification Highlights

* Must have 2+ years of experience as an Equipment Operator.

* Must possess all Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

for positions.

* Must be able to meet all physical requirements.

* May be required to have a valid driver's license and meet a motor vehicle records check.

* Must have all required tools. Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

* Will operate various construction dirt equipment to move the earth and equipment in precision processes.

* Will inspect equipment.

* Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.

* May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.

* Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes and planning of equipment operations.

Required Qualifications

* Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies construction equipment including but not limited to bobcats, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, rollers, RT forklift, and graders.

* Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.

* Must have knowledge of and be familiar with soil types.

* Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation.

* Must be able to follow instructions correctly.

* Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.

* Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.

* Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.

Preferred Additional Qualification

* Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee.

* Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.

* Valid Driver's License.

Reporting to:

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

* Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.

* Will talk and hear to communicate.

* Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.

* May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.

* Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.

* Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.

* Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.