Excavator Operator

Working Title: Power Equipment Operator, Various Equipment, Operator Classification
Supervisor: Superintendent

Location: El Paso Area

Company Overview

At JD Abrams, we are proud of the many projects we have helped build to shape Texas’ robust highway transportation system. But perhaps what we are proud of the most are the careers we have helped shape over our 55+ year history in the industry. JD Abrams is 100% employee-owned, which means that every employee-owner has a vested interest in the success of the company. We are committed to quality of life, partnerships, and meaningful employee ownership. Join us in being part of this dynamic team!

General Description of Position: Operate and maintain heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving, road building, structures construction and maintenance in a safe and efficient manner

Essential functions and responsibilities are listed below:

• Heavy Excavator Operator operates one or more types of various highway construction heavy equipment, including asphalt distribution, asphalt paving machine, bulldozer, concrete-paving machine, concrete paving spreader, crane, dragline, backhoe, rock crusher, foundation drill crane, mounted or truck mounted, front end loader, motor grader, pneumatic roller, steel wheel roller, scraper, tractor (crawler), tractor (pneumatic), trenching machine.


• Performs pre-shift inspection of machinery in accordance with Company Guidelines and manufacturers' specifications


• Comply with operating safety rules and regulations


• Applies “Do Not Operate” lock-out tags when appropriate, and notifies supervisors of any safety-related or maintenance issues with equipment


• Ensures equipment is operated within manufacturers' Specifications
  


• May build, level, and excavate land surfaces using graders and other construction equipment


• Gather and load dirt and waste products from job sites onto trucks and transport to the appropriate location


• Operate water tanker and similar equipment for dust control and dirt compaction


• Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources


• Fill in daily inspection reports of the machine and maintenance


• Coordinate with the maintenance crew to report any problem with the operation of the assigned equipment


• Able to read and understand grade stakes, blue tops, automated machine control cab displays


• Depending on the assignment, able to make rough grade, finish grade as needed.


• Depending on assignment, able to safely maneuver machinery in tight quarters, around people, traffic, and utilities


• When not performing the above essential duties and responsibilities, may assist in other operations as designated by the supervisor


• Ready to work 50+ hours a week to earn a lot of overtime

Experience and Training Requested: Loading trucks, general excavation of work site, drainage installation. At a minimum, the ability to maintain positive drainage without blocking ditches. Knowledge of potholing procedures for underground utilities is a plus. 

Benefits: Weekly paycheck, PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, TelaDoc, Employee Assistance Program, ESOP, 401K, Development & Education Assistance Program

Work environment: The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/ or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.D. Abrams, LP is an equal opportunity employer 
. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.