Excavator Operator Journeyman

Kiewit

Damascus, VA, US
On-site
Operate heavy construction equipment
Load, haul, and dump material
Trenching and ditch construction
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills.
  • Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.

Matching Summary

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operate heavy construction equipment
  • Load, haul, and dump material
  • Trenching and ditch construction
  • Equipment fluid level and lubrication checks
  • Inspect equipment and materials
  • Work in construction environment
  • Move items weighing up to 50 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Instruct and train employees
  • Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities

Key Requirements

  • Previous years of experience in the field or related area
  • Strong working knowledge skills and abilities
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions
  • Proficient in safe use of tools
  • Ability to climb and maintain balance
  • Ability to move and work in confined and cluttered places
  • Required tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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