Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description Wood is searching for Heavy Equipment Operators with Civil construction experience to join our team for a 2-month project located in Ingleside, Texas. Schedule was 13/1 with 12 hour days. Per diem will be paid. TWIC card is required. Wood is searching for Heavy Equipment Operators with Civil construction experience to join our team for a 2-month project located in Ingleside, Texas. Schedule was 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. Responsibilities Safely operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoe, track hoe, dozers, and side booms Excavate near active utilities Perform routine maintenance on equipment Assist in maintaining environmental compliance Relay soils to match preexisting grade lines Observes load hook up and determines safety of load Manipulates controls to regulate speed and direction of equipment and hoist movements according to written, verbal or signal instructions Cleans and maintains equipment and hoisting mechanisms Inspects equipment for defective parts, documents and notifies the equipment foreman or supervisor of any defects or malfunctions Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tools and equipment Inspects rigging and related equipment Required to understand and interpret load charts Qualifications Must have experience operating backhoe, track hoe, forklift, manlift and skid steer Time Management Good Communication Skills May be required to lift and carry items weighing no more than 50 pounds Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above Must be able to move in and around confined spaces and uneven areas Must have full range of motion consistent with age May be required consistently to work 12-hour shifts performing construction-based labor in varying temperature extremes and conditions May be required, on occasion, to work up to 16 hours in a single shift Must be able to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel framework About Us Wood 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr