Heavy Equipment Operator - MWH

About the role

MWH Constructors is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator (Track Excavator) to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project in Austin, Texas.

Essential functions

• Safe operation of excavator/backhoe/forklift
• Build level and excavate land surfaces using graders and other construction equipment
• Knowledge of the excavator/backhoe loading requirements; load charts; critical picks
• Perform duties with an awareness to avoid overloading, obstruction of equipment movement, working with overhead utilities, etc.
• Operate and maintain window aeration/composting relating equipment
• Maintain daily temperature of compost
• Prepare soil samples to send laboratory
• Change, adjust, replace and/or sludge spreading implements
• Effectively communicate to all site personnel
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
• Daily maintenance of equipment
• Identify, report, and correct hazards
• Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience as a heavy equipment operator
• Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, load charts, and procedure manuals
• Working knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations
• AWWA and/or large diameter/large bore piping
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (documentation must be provided at time of application)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to understand technical instructions
• Knowledge of load-bearing capabilities of all equipment
• Good understanding of fluid mechanics and all of the components involved in these processes
• If requested, the applicant shall furnish a written statement from a medical doctor that he/she has had a physical examination in connection with the application, and is physically fit to perform the work
• Required to communicate information, ideas, directions with the capability to perform the task or project discussed
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and with utmost regard for safety
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid Time Off (includes vacation and sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
• Employee Referral Program