Equipment Operator Journeyman
Kiewit
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Job overview
Kiewit is hiring an Equipment Operator Journeyman. The Equipment Operator Journeyman operates various power construction equipment to excavate, move, grade material, load and haul gravel, dirt, sand, and construct ditches while performing maintenance, inspections, and training of employees, ensuring safety and compliance with project specifications.
Key focus areas include Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way, Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel, and Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
Important skills include Operate Heavy Equipment, Perform Maintenance And Repairs, Inspect Equipment Structures Materials, Estimate Sizes Distances Quantities, Instruct And Train Employees, and Communicate Effectively With Management.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Requisition ID: 186639
Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
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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.
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Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
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Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
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Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
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May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
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Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
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Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
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May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
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Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
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Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
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Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
Requirements
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Able to meet all physical requirements.
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Must have all required tools
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Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
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Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
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Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
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Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company: Kiewit_Craft
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