Heavy Equipment Operator

About this role

Kiewit is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators in Fort Worth, TX to operate dozers, excavators and loaders for road and right-of-way maintenance and repair. Work includes loading, hauling, grading, trenching, ditch construction and installation of culverts and utility pipe. Operators are expected to perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance, monitor fluid levels and lubrication, and may be asked to instruct or train other crew members in safe equipment operation and job techniques.

What you'll do

• Operate dozers, excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment on road and right-of-way projects
• Load, haul, dump and spread gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads
• Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris
• Inspect equipment, structures and materials to identify defects or problems
• Check and maintain equipment fluid levels and lubrication; perform routine equipment maintenance
• Train or instruct crew members in safe equipment operation and job techniques

What we're looking for

• Proven experience operating dozers, excavators and loaders
• Experience with road maintenance, grading, loading/unloading and hauling materials
• Experience trenching and constructing ditches and installing culverts and utility piping
• Skilled at inspecting equipment and performing routine maintenance, including fluid and lubrication checks
• Ability to work on smooth to extremely rough surfaces and varied terrain
• Experience training or supervising operators/crew members

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