Heavy Equipment Operator (Evergreen - BCC)

Brice Civil Constructors Inc

Regular

*This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round and review them on a rolling basis as new opportunities become available.*

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20 companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Brice Civil Constructors do?

Brice Civil Constructors takes on large-scale heavy civil construction projects that communities depend on. From earthen dams and bridges to airfields and water systems, you'll be part of a team that streamlines complex projects through self-performed construction and local hiring. Our team excels at federal, state, and municipal projects that require specialized expertise in remote logistics and harsh weather construction techniques, providing you with experience that few other companies can match. You'll grow your skills while building critical systems that stand the test of time.

Brice Civil is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20 companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Heavy Equipment Operator, you will work onsite in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas and will be expected to be proficient with the operation of all types of heavy construction equipment. You will drive, maneuver, and control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures. The position will safely use machinery to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites with minimal direct supervision.

How will you do it?

• Drive and maneuver all types of heavy construction equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Cut and maintain slope or grade as called out in project plans*.*
• Follow project plans and instructions by the Forman and Superintendent.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Load and haul all types of construction machinery, including tanks and skids.
• Account and report daily activity and maintain accurate and complete work records.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Communicate well over the phone and or radio.
• Comply with all safety requirements and participate in safety meetings.
• Stay focused and complete task, safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Ensure company equipment is stored in a safe manner.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their uses, repair and maintenance and practical a plications.
• Follow and comply with all site equipment signs and traffic regulation laid out by project management.
• Experience with reading plans and understanding tasks at hand.
• Ability to operate all construction heavy power equipment. Specifically, grader, dozer with ripper, excavator, and rubber tire loader.
• Experience in all aspects of construction equipment and be experienced in civil and heavy civil construction specifically earthworks.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ability to participate in group meetings, take direction from supervisor(s) and other crew members, high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Ability to actively listen and follow instructions.
• Ability to work productively under pressure and to pay attention to the details of a project or task.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays.
  
  

Who is Brice Civil Constructors looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diplo