What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at West Texas Paving, Inc.?
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Heavy Equipment Operator Overview
- Operate front-end loader, backhoe, motor grader, roller, and other heavy equipment on project sites
- Work includes road construction, excavation, truck loading, stockpiling, excavation, stockpiling, spreading materials.
- All work will be local to the Lubbock area
- This is a senior equipment operator position requiring a high level of skill
- Tasks will be out-of-door in all weather conditions
Heavy Equipment Operator Duties
- Operate heavy equipment to on road construction jobsites
- Control machine speed, direction, bucket height and bucket angle
- Perform daily preventative maintenance such as inspection and fluid check
- Notify management of any equipment or safety issues
- Read and understand civil plan drawings
- Work subgrade and base to achieve proper processing
- Finish-grading for correct grade (blue-top and GPS)
- Use GPS automatics for machine control
- Coordinate daily project tasks between work crew members
Heavy Equipment Operator Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License (REQUIRED) (NO Identification Card!)
- Experience in heavy equipment operation (required)
- Basic mechanical skills
- Conscientious and safety-oriented attitude
- Experience in road construction
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 55 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28
