Equipment Operator II (T&D)

Burns & McDonnell - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Equipment Operator II (T&D) position at Burns & McDonnell involves operating heavy construction equipment to assist in various construction, repair, and maintenance tasks. The role requires collaboration with other crafts during downtime and includes responsibilities for safety and routine maintenance of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various power-driven construction equipment such as excavators, rollers, tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, motor graders, and front-end loaders.
• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Inspect equipment and perform basic mechanical maintenance.
• Read hand signals from workers while moving, turning, swinging, lowering, and raising materials with equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Follow signal directions from a signaler during equipment operations.
• Make decisions based on variable standards.
• Ensure all safety aspects of operating the equipment are adhered to.
• Effectively communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers, and fellow workers.
• Perform routine maintenance or repairs as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and calculate surfaces, volume, weights, and measures.
• Familiarity with formulas found in Industry Approved Trade handbooks.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety signs and instructions in English.
• Ability to write reports in English with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Must pass specific Operator Test.
• Requires a current valid driver's license.