Equipment Operator Journeyman

Position Summary

Kiewit is looking for an equipment operator for the Miner project located in Santa Teresa, NM.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
•    Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
•    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 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.
•    Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
•    Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

Current schedule is 7:00am – 7:00pm (Monday – Friday).   

$27.70 per hour.  

$130 per diem per days worked (If Applicable).  

All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test.  

Requirements

•    Able to meet all physical requirements. 
•    Must have all required tools
•    Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
•    Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
•    Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
•    Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.