GR Birdwell Construction is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Beaumont

Company Overview

Industrial Civil Construction Contractor specializing in structural concrete and sitework/earthwork looking for Heavy Equipment Operators (Backhoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Rough Terrain Forklift, etc.).

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent/Foreman a Heavy Equipment Operator will carry out assignments related to operation of heavy equipment in relation to the following areas:

Responsibilities and Duties

Is Responsible for Lay-Outs

• Sets-up and uses a rotating laser to ensure a level grade.
• Sets-up and uses a Slope laser to ensure a sloping grade.

Is Responsible for Fine Grade

• Maintains production with fine grade operation such as placement of rock trucks.
• Ensures proper grade is obtained
• Determines equipment needed as well as rate of delivery for rock.

Completes Trenching & Pit Excavations

• Controls and maintains lay-out lines during excavation.
• Maintains OSHA standards with benching and slopes during and after operation.
• Determines what type of lay-back or bench is needed for safe working conditions by type of soils.
• Determines a percentage of spoils to remain for backfill if using on-site materials and places in a manner that is free from wet conditions.
• Determines how many spoil trucks will be needed for a continuous flow without trucks stacking up or equipment setting.
• Determines what type of equipment is needed.

Completes Finishing Applications and Hoisting

• Determines what type of equipment is needed to produce the required compaction.
• Exercises the proper methods of backfilling in lifts (for example keep lifts level and consistent for proper compaction.)

Benefits and Perks

• GR Birdwell Construction offers:
  • health care for employee and family and after one year of employment pays employee portion of health care cost
  • accrued paid time off
  • retirement savings plans and
  • opportunities for craft development

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