Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Brice Civil Constructors Inc in Houston

Brice Civil Constructors Inc Regular Pay Range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour Why choose us? Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to providing the best place to work we can financial security, and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. Brice Civil Constructors, Inc. (Brice) encourages our employees to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages you to grow your career through ongoing training that foster innovation and a commitment to excellence. What does Brice Civil Constructors do? Brice Civil Constructors, Inc. (Brice) is a proud subsidiary of the Calista Corporation, the second largest Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) with 37,300 shareholders and over $950 million in annual revenues. Brice is an SBA 8(a) participant that offers significant advantages to the government contracting agencies and allows us to leverage our sister and parent companies for additional resources to deliver large or small projects. Brice is one of 19 sister subsidiaries under Calista Brice LLC of the Calista Corporation. This holding line offers construction services in every phase of the construction cycle. Our experience and ability to self-perform streamlines projects and reduces cost by minimizing inefficiencies in the construction cycle. We strive to hire tradesmen directly from the communities where we work to leverage local knowledge and local relationships to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget. Brice performs large heavy civil construction operations to include large scale civil projects, drainage, repair of earthen dams and levees, roadways, bridges, airfields, parks, ranges, and stormwater management, water supply, wastewater collection, and on-site wastewater treatment systems for federal, states, and local entities. What can you expect? As the Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be expected to be proficient with the operations 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. You will safely use machinery to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites with minimal direct supervision. Commitment to workplace safety is a must. How will you do it? You will use your knowledge and related experience to: 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 tasks, safely and efficiently with minimal supervision. Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer 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: No supervisory responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in the construction field. Knowledge of machines and tools including their uses, repair and maintenance, and practical applications. Follow and comply with all site equipment signs and traffic regulations 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 detail, 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 work in a team environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays. Who is Brice Civil Constructors Inc. looking for? Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Five years' experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Ability to pass drug and background screening. Preferred Qualifications: Previous underground utility experience preferred. Current Class A CDL license and current medical card preferred. Experience multi-skilled heavy equipment operator preferred. Equipment certification preferred. More reasons you will love working with Brice Civil Constructors, Inc.: Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals. Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies. Tuition reimbursement. Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP. Dental and Vision Insurance. Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. Company paid Life Insurance, ADandD. Voluntary paid Life Insurance and ADandD as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance. Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.) 0-2 years 15 days 3-5 years 23 days 6-9 years 27 days 10-14 years 30 days 15-19 years 33 days 20 or more years 37.5 days Ten (10) paid holidays. Eleven (11) paid holidays once you hit a 1-year anniversary. 401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution. *Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at