EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for an Equipment Operator to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. This is a traveling role for a project in Beaumont, TX.

Experience/Training

• Obtain the appropriate certification through an accredited institution.
  
  
  

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Practice good safety habits
• Control Equipment movement in response to hand signals or radio commands by signaler
• Read engineering drawings.
• Follow instructions.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Obtain the proper certifications for each Equipment type necessary.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities.
• Move levels, depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate Equipment.
• Inspect cables and rigging devices for wear and install or replace cables.
• Clean, lubricate and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys or grappling devices and make repairs as necessary.
• Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outriggers under Equipment.
• Monitor weather conditions.
• Inspects equipment, structures, premises, and/or materials for evidence of deterioration or damage.
• Drafts, lays out, and specifies technical devices, parts, and equipment.
• Makes decisions and solves problems related to the construction work. Confirms decision, if necessary, with superintendent
• Performs safety inspections as necessary per direction from supervisor.
• Adheres to and performs functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Updates and uses relevant knowledge to complete own work.
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
• Performs other duties as determined and required by project need.
• Operates Equipment s and/or equipment as required and if certified.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Basic OSHA and similar training is necessary; training will be provided.
• Ability to understand and capture safety concerns and issues for team members.
• Ability to follow verbal directions, implement changes, and monitor material and equipment usage.
• Required to be exact or highly accurate and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to identify proper tools for specific functions.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to be responsible for the health and safety of others by working safely.
• Ability to adhere to strict quality control measures.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Safety incentive for PTO
  
  
  

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.