Oil Sands Equipment Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Performs complex transportation maintenance work operating heavy equipment such as: a tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, profiling/milling machine, and dump truck. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Assists in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
• Operates one or more types of complex heavy equipment such as tractor-trailer haul truck, motor grader, large excavator,
  heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt profiling/milling machine and dump
  truck.
• Operates tractor-trailer haul trucks to relocate heavy and light equipment including loading, securing, and unloading
  equipment on haul trailers in compliance with federal, state, and Department motor vehicle laws, regulations, and standards.
• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• May train other employees on the operation of equipment and safety procedures.
• Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader one and a half cubic yards or more, large dragline, shovel, and paint
  striper.
• Operates heavy equipment performing highly complex transportation maintenance and roadway repairs
• Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed during
  emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Trains other employees on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Monitors and completes various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, 
  Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) checklist, and records work in progress.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment; as required
  uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities to include tires and equipment attachments
• May coordinate equipment operations for daily work assignments
• Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public and performing other work as directed during
  emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Serves as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.
• Coordinates equipment operations for daily work assignments.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

No education required.

Experience:

Equipment Operator: 1 year experience*
Equipment Operator Specialist: 2 years experience*
Equipment Operator Senior: 4 years experience*

*Experience in maintenance or construction equipment operation. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License class "A" with an "N" endorsement for equipment operation at time of application.
• Commercial Driver Certificate-issued at time of hire
• Safety Impact Certificate (issued at time of hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

Texas Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement

Competencies:

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Operating light and heavy highway equipment
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• A mathematical simulation will be part of the interview process.