Webber - Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil WOD

About the role

Operates a crawler or rubber-tired machine mounted with an excavator bucket 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.

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.
• Oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine as needed.
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Three or more years related construction experience preferred.

Physical Activity Level

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

Working Conditions

• Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/or precarious places.
• Noise level in the work environment 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.
• 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.