Job Information
Burns & McDonnell Equipment Operator II (T&D) in Houston, Texas
Description
Equipment Operators are responsible for the operation of heavy equipment to assist in the construction, repair and maintenance. The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their down times which may include non-operating activities.
DUTIES:
Responsibilities include operating various power-driven construction equipment such as, but not limited to: Excavator, Roller, tractors, backhoe, bulldozer, motor graders, and front-end loader
Set up/operate production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures
Have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment
Read hand signs provided by workers while moving, turning, swinging, lowering and raising materials with equipment
Read and interpret engineering drawings
May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations
Make decisions based on variable standards
Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
Ability to effectively verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers and fellow workers
May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs
Qualifications
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
The ability to apply principles of rational system to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and metrics; to calculate surfaces, volume, weights, and measures
Use formulas as found in Industry Approved Trade handbooks
The ability to read and comprehend safety signs and instructions in English; read and understand instructions in English in the correct use and care of tools and equipment; read and understand "Warning Labels" in English that are placed on various containers; also, read procedures in English in mechanical drawing and layout work
The ability to write reports in English with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar
Must pass specific Operator Test
Requires current valid driver's license
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in extreme heat
Work in wetness/humidity
Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation
Work outside
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burns & McDonnell does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by application state or federal civil rights law
Job Construction Services
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: No
Req ID: 244374
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A
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