Heavy Equipment Operator - Primoris Heavy Civil - Abilene, TX

Job Overview:Job Summary:Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, and loaders to assist in the construction of heavy civil projects in Abilene, TX, ensuring safety and efficiency.Job Responsibilities:* Operate various types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to excavators, bulldozers, graders, scrapers, compactors, and loaders, in a safe and efficient manner.* Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections of equipment, reporting any mechanical issues or defects to the supervisor.* Adhere to all safety regulations, company policies, and procedures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).* Maintain accurate daily logs of equipment operation, maintenance, and production.* Grade and excavate according to plans and specifications, ensuring accurate and precise work.* Assist with the loading and unloading of materials, as needed.* Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and other site personnel.* Perform basic maintenance tasks on equipment, such as greasing and cleaning.* Work in varying weather conditions and on challenging terrain.Job Qualifications:* High school diploma or equivalent.* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating heavy civil construction equipment.* Proven ability to operate multiple types of heavy equipment proficiently.* Strong understanding of construction safety practices and procedures.* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and survey markers.* Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Physical ability to lift heavy objects, climb, and work in a demanding outdoor environment.Company Overview:Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr James-Construction-Group,-LL