Universal Operator (El Paso, TX) at Granite Construction Company in El Paso, Texas

Job Description:

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General Summary



The Universal Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating various pieces of heavy mobile equipment including but are not limited to Dozers, Motorgraders, Excavators, Backhoes, Compaction Equipment, Scrapers, and Wheel Loaders. **This position is to support project located in El Paso, TX*****

• Safely operate heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel, and other materials.


• Perform various activities including but not limited to road building, fine grading, finishing, sloping, banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating, stockpiling, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching.


• Operate heavy equipment in accordance with the company's safety policies and procedures.


• Ensure operation of equipment is within capabilities and limitations.


• Perform required safety inspections and complete documentation.


• Maintain a clean and safe job site.


• Perform other duties as required.

About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.


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