Equipment Operator Journeyman
Meeker, CO, US
Requisition ID: 174973
Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance/repairs on roads and rights-of-way, mining activities including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
• Load a variety of materials; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel, excavate and backfill open-pits.
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
• Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
• May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction/mining equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
- Must have required tools
- May require U.S. Driver License
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
Compensation Range: $42.04/hr to $46.04/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as licenses/certifications, experience, skillset, and location)
Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents, paid time off, a voluntary wellness program, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.