Excavator Operator
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Job overview
Kiewit is hiring an Excavator Operator. The Excavator Operator will operate various types of power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade materials. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way, loading and spreading materials, and constructing ditches. The operator will also be responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment.
Key focus areas include Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment for maintenance and repairs., Load gravel, dirt, and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel., and Trench and construct ditches for culvert, water pipe, and sewer pipe installation..
Successful candidates bring Pass Pre-Access Drug And Alcohol Testing and Required Tools. Important skills include Working Knowledge Skills And Abilities, Understand Written Instructions, Follow Written Instructions, Transmit Written Instructions, Understand Oral Instructions, and Follow Oral Instructions. Preferred (not required): Operate Power Construction Equipment, Operate Heavy Equipment, Equipment Maintenance, and Equipment Repair.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Requisition ID: 185867
Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Experience Level
Intermediate
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.
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 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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Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
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The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
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Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
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Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
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May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
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Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
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Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
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May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
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Must have required tools
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May require U.S. driver license
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Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
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Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company: Kiewit_Craft
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