Kiewit Corporation

Equipment Operator Journeyman

Bradenton, FL

About This Job

Requisition ID: 170231

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

Skilled

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.

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Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

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Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

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 strong 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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Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

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.

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