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Job Description - Heavy Equipment Operator


Company Overview
Industrial Civil Construction Contractor specializing in structural concrete and sitework/earthwork looking for Heavy Equipment Operators (Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Rough Terrain Forklift, etc.) for industrial plant in East Houston.  TWIC card is required for this project.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent/Foreman a Heavy Equipment Operator will carry out assignments related to operation of heavy equipment in relation to the following areas:
Responsibilities and Duties
Is Responsible for Equipment

  • Check all fluids levels prior to starting a machine
  • Properly grease the machine prior to starting a machine
  • Note potential problems with a machine and notify your supervisor
  • Operate the machine according to the safety guidelines in the manufacturers Operators Manual
Is Responsible for Fine Grade
  • Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks.
  • Ensures proper grade is obtained
  • Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock.
Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations
  • Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation.
  • Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation.
  • Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils.
  • Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions.
  • Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment setting.
  • Determines what type of equipment is needed.
Completes Finishing Applications
  • Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction.
  • Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction.)
Benefits and Perks
  • GR Birdwell Construction offers:
    • health care for employee and family and after one year of employment pays employee portion of health care cost
    • accrued paid time off
    • retirement savings plans and
    • opportunities for craft development
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