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SalaryBrice Construction & Design LLC Regular
Heavy Equipment Operator Houston, TX
Pay Range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Why choose us?
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.
What does Brice Construction & Design LLC do?
Brice Construction & Design is a subsidiary of Calista Brice LLC, a lifecycle construction group currently comprised of 17 companies, offering construction services in every phase of the construction cycle. We plan, manage, equip, transport, build, and provide cleanup services. With a broader network, Calista Brice streamlines projects and reduces inefficiencies in the construction cycle.
Brice Construction & Design is a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) 8(a) entity. We offer heavy civil construction services that include roadways, bridges, utilities, and marine construction.
What can you expect?
As the Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be expected to be proficient with the operations of all types of heavy construction equipment. You will drive, maneuver, and control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures. You will safely use machinery to move construction materials, earth, and other heavy materials at construction sites with minimal direct supervision. Commitment to workplace safety is a must.
How will you do it?
You will use your knowledge and related experience to:
- Drive and maneuver all types of heavy construction equipment.
- Operate Heavy Equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Cut and maintain slope or grade as called out in project plans.
- Follow project plans and instructions by the Forman and Superintendent.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
- Load and haul all types of construction machinery, including tanks and skids.
- Account and report daily activity and maintain accurate and complete work records.
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Communicate well over the phone and or radio.
- Comply with all safety requirements and participate in safety meetings.
- Stay focused and complete tasks, safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to the supervisor.
- Ensure company equipment is stored in a safe manner.
- Coordinate machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in the construction field.
- Knowledge of machines and tools including their uses, repair and maintenance, and practical applications.
- Follow and comply with all site equipment signs and traffic regulations laid out by project management.
- Experience with reading plans and understanding tasks at hand.
- Ability to operate all construction heavy power equipment. Specifically, grader, dozer with ripper, excavator, and rubber tire loader.
- Experience in all aspects of construction equipment and be experienced in civil and heavy civil construction specifically earthworks.
- Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Ability to participate in group meetings, take direction from supervisor(s) and other crew members, high degree of attention to detail, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
- Ability to actively listen and follow instructions.
- Ability to work productively under pressure and to pay attention to the details of a project or task.
- Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays.
Who is Brice Construction & Design LLC looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Five years’ experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
- Ability to pass drug and background screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous underground utility experience preferred.
- Current Class A CDL license and current medical card preferred.
- Experience multi-skilled Heavy Equipment Operator preferred.
- Equipment certification preferred.
More reasons you will love working with Brice Construction & Design LLC:
- Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
- Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
- FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
- Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
- Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
- Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
- 0-2 years 15 days
- 3-5 years 23 days
- 6-9 years 27 days
- 10-14 years 30 days
- 15-19 years 33 days
- 20 or more years 37.5 days
- Ten (10) paid holidays. Eleven (11) paid holidays once you hit a 1-year anniversary.
- 401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.
- Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at
recruitment@calistabrice.com
How do you apply?
Please visit our careers page at
www.calistabrice.com
and select Brice Construction & Design LLC. under the company tab. You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Construction & Design LLC? Simply reach out to
recruitment@calistabrice.com
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started!
For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to
recruitment@calistabrice.com
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
