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Webber - FrontEnd Loader Operator - Heavy Civil

Webber, a Ferrovial company · Houston, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

Operates a rubber-tired, skid steer, or crawler type tractor with an attached scoop type bucket on front end. The machine is used to load materials from stockpiles, excavation, charging batch plants, loading and unloading trucks. May be used with attachments in lieu of the bucket.

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.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
  • Three or more years of related construction experience preferred.
  • Knowledgeable about and must follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.

Physical Demands

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

  • 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.).
  • 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.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Ferrovial

Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands), and IBEX 35 (Spain). A member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good, Ferrovial operates in more than 15 countries with a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy sectors.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company specializing in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Webber supports a wide range of project models, including traditional design-bid-build, design-build, alternative delivery models, and public-private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to optimize building efficiency and quality using field experience, innovative construction methods, and BIM technology.

Why Ferrovial?

  • Global presence, local impact: Shape the future of infrastructure worldwide with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
  • Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in an environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
  • Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice and turns differences into innovation.
  • Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
  • Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and initiatives supporting physical and psychological health.
  • Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Webber, a Ferrovial company, is an equal opportunity employer. All job applications are treated equally regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status, or protected genetic information.

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