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Job overview
Kiewit is hiring a Drill Operator. Kiewat seeks experienced Drill Operators to support road construction, grading and earthmoving near Study Butte, Texas, operating drilling or blasting equipment, performing maintenance, and handling material movement on varied terrain.
Key focus areas include Operate drilling or blasting equipment and large heavy machinery while performing maintenance and repairs, Read and interpret drill/blast plans, grades, and staking, and Load, haul, dump gravel, dirt, sand and spread rock and gravel to smooth and grade roads.
Successful candidates bring Must Pass Drug And Alcohol Test, Must Be Able To Lift 50 Pounds, and Must Be Able To Stand Walk Sit Reach. Important skills include Heavy Equipment Operation, Vehicle Maintenance, Equipment Inspection, Trench Construction, Documentation Management, and Safety Compliance.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Requisition ID: 186784
Position Summary
Kiewit is seeking experienced Drill Operators to support road construction, grading and earthmoving operations near Study Butte, Texas.
Shift Information
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Pay rate up to $36/hr depending on experience.
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Shift schedule: 10 days on 4 days off
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Must be available to work day and night shift
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Additional overtime and weekends may be required.
Additional Details
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$70/day worked per diem is provided for travel exceeding 50 miles from the project site
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$75/day will be provided for travel allowance
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Housing accomodations available
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All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
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Operate drilling or blasting 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 and steep surfaces.
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Ability to read and understand drill/blast plans, grades, and staking.
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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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Obtain proper and complete documentation prior to moving materials.
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Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or fluids.
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Maintain logs of working hours, or of vehicle maintenance, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Work Environment
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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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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
About Kiewit
Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.
For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.kiewitcraftjobs.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company: Kiewit_Craft
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