Equipment Operator

Wood is searching for Equipment Operators with construction experience to work on a project in Gillette, WY.  Pipeline or ditching experience is needed. 

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. 

Location-Gillette, WY

Hours- Monday-Friday 10-12 hour days

• Safely operate Track hoe and Dozer experience 


• Excavate near active utilities.


• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.


• Assist in maintaining environmental compliance.


• Relay soils to match preexisting grade lines.


• Observes load hook up and determines safety of load.


• Manipulates controls to regulate speed and direction of equipment and hoist movements according to written, verbal or signal instructions.


• Cleans and maintains equipment and hoisting mechanisms.


• Inspects equipment for defective parts, documents and notifies the equipment foreman or supervisor of any defects or malfunctions.


• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.


• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment


• Inspects rigging and related equipment.


• Required to understand and interpret load charts.  

• Must have experience operating track hoe, front end loader, dozer, and skidsteer.


• Time Management


• Good Communication Skills


• May be required to lift and carry items weighing no more than 50 pounds.


• Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above.


• Must be able to move in and around confined spaces and uneven areas.


• Must have full range of motion consistent with age.


• May be required consistently to work 12 hour shifts performing construction based labor in varying temperature extremes and conditions.


• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel framework.