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Job Summary

Zachry Construction is seeking a Trackhoe Operator in Richmond, TX. Demands require a worker with experience in the heavy civil construction industry and the ability to work under limited direction and supervision of the Foreman and/or Project Superintendent.

Essential Functions

• Inspects equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs.

• Operates track hoe to excavate, move, and grade earth to specified grade/level.

• Interacts with construction general laborers and/or crew members who are facilitating alignment, movement, and adjustment of the equipment to complete confirmation of grade specifications for the construction project.

• Turn valves to control the air and water output of compressors and pumps.

• Adjusts control wheels and handles and depresses pedals to drive machinery and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.

  This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

  Required Skills & Experience

• Five (5) years or more of industry-related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

• Must understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• Must understand the different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery.

  Benefits and EOE

  Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

  Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

  Notice to Staffing Agencies

  Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.