Webber - Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil WKY

Job Description

Operates a crawler or rubber-tired machine mounted with an excavator bucket. Used for excavating ditches, structures and mass excavations, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks and placing rock riprap. May also be equipped with various hydraulic attachments.

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Drivers License with proper endorsements, depending on assignment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Start engines, move throttles, switches, and levers, and depress pedals to operate machines.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• May oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety Policies and Practices

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.

Education

High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Experience

Three or more years related construction experience preferred.

Physical Activity Level

Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers. Ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/ or precarious places.
• Workplace noise level is usually loud.

Pre-Employment Screening

• ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES: Webber participates in E-Verify. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America to qualify for employment with the Company.
• Candidates whose applications are identified will be contacted by the hiring manager to participate in the interview process.
• DRUG TEST: Candidates who are identified and selected for a position are required to complete and pass a drug screen to be considered for employment with Webber.
• PHYSICAL: Candidates who are identified and selected for a field position are required to complete and pass a medical exam to ensure physical and/or mental capacity to complete the tasks required by the job.
• BACKGROUND CHECK: Some positions require completion of a background check, which may include Employment History Verification, County and Federal Searches for felonies and misdemeanors, SSN Address Trace, and/or National Criminal/Sex and Violent Offender Search.
• CONFIDENTIALITY: All information gathered from the candidate for the purpose of pre-employment screening and other Company-related documents are confidential. Webber does not provide copies or access to this information unless required by law.

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