Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment OperatorWood is searching for Heavy Equipment Operators with Civil construction experience to join our team for a 2-month project located in Ingleside, Texas. Schedule is 13/1 with 12 hour days. Per diem will be paid. TWIC card is required.U.S. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.ResponsibilitiesSafely operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoe, track hoe, dozers, and side boomsExcavate near active utilitiesPerform routine maintenance on equipmentAssist in maintaining environmental complianceRelay soils to match preexisting grade linesObserves load hook up and determines safety of loadManipulates controls to regulate speed and direction of equipment and hoist movements according to written, verbal or signal instructionsCleans and maintains equipment and hoisting mechanismsInspects equipment for defective parts, documents and notifies the equipment foreman or supervisor of any defects or malfunctionsLoads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and suppliesPerforms minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipmentInspects rigging and related equipmentRequired to understand and interpret load chartsQualificationsMust have experience operating backhoe, track hoe, forklift, manlift and skid steerTime ManagementGood Communication SkillsMay be required to lift and carry items weighing no more than 50 poundsMust possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified aboveMust be able to move in and around confined spaces and uneven areasMust have full range of motion consistent with ageMay be required consistently to work 12-hour shifts performing construction-based labor in varying temperature extremes and conditionsMay be required, on occasion, to work up to 16 hours in a single shiftMust be able to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel frameworkAbout UsWood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.