OILER/GREASER
Granite Construction
Lubricates and operates crane/shovel equipment, assists with load handling.
11 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Houston, Texas
Onsite
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Industrial
Federal Contracting
Aggregates
Asphalt
Asphalt Paving
Utility-Scale Solar
Water Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
rigging
signal coordination
stabilization
load positioning
lubrication
crane operation
- Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment
- Repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure
- Fixes hook, bucket, electromagnet, or demolition ball to crane, or affixes ripe, cable, chain, sling, or other grappling equipment or attachments to object being lifted or to lifting mechanism.
- Signals operator, vocally or with hand signals, to guide operator in lifting and moving loads when view from crane or shovel cab is obstructed.
- Evaluate information using measurable standards.
- Places blocking, out-riggers, or screw-jacks in position to hold crane or shovel upright when lifting heavy loads.
- Pushes or pulls load as it is lowered, until it is deposited in desired place.
- Places supports in position to receive load.
- Lubricates moving parts of crane or shovel with grease gun or oilcan.
- May install extension sections to boom, using pins and cotter keys, or nuts and bolts. May lay track or timber runways on which tread-wheeled machines move.
- Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
- Lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds
- Secures load to trucks or railcars, using ropes, chains, or bands.
- May drive truck-mounted crane from one work location to another.
What you bring
physical stamina
mobility
high school
ged
experience
- Stand or walk for long periods
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see (naturally or with correction).
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
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Company
Overview
100+ Years
Experience
A legacy of reliable service spans over a century, contributing to major infrastructure projects nationwide.
- Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure.
- Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure.
- Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities.
- Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion.
- Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry.
- Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience.
- Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.
- Safety for all: The safety and well-being of people, partners, and the public is the greatest responsibility. Every level of the organization is engaged in its safety culture.
- Integrity always: Operated with integrity and the highest ethical standards. People know and do what is right and are expected to speak up when something is not right.
- Excellence for stakeholders: Strive for a high-performance culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and quality in all aspects of work. Always perform and deliver work the right way for stakeholders.
- Inclusion where everyone is valued: Value and respect a workforce diverse in perspective, experience, knowledge, and culture. Committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can grow.
- Sustainability to ensure enduring value: Build a better future by integrating social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and dependable governance to deliver enduring economic value.
25% Emissions Reduction
GHG Emission Target
Committed to reducing Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline.
1.03M Tons Diverted
Waste Recycling Achievement
Successfully diverted 1.03 million tons of waste from landfills by recycling asphalt pavements in 2021.
$22M Investment
Energy Efficiency Funding
Allocated $22 million company-wide to improve energy efficiency at materials facilities.
32 Sustainable Plants
Environmental Recognition
Recognized with NAPA Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendations for asphalt plants in 2023.
- Joined National Asphalt Pavement Association’s “The Road Forward” initiative to achieve net‑zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050.
- Published 2023 Sustainability Report aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD.
- Working to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 energy, emissions, and water intensity by 25% per square foot by 2030; covering 50% of income‑producing portfolio by 2030.
- Exceeded goal to support on‑site solar PV: 45.32 MW installed, targeting 50 MW peak capacity by end of 2025.
- Commit to certify 100% of new development projects under third‑party green building standards; currently 45% of properties by area hold third‑party green certification.
- Joined US Green Building Council as Silver member to advance sustainable construction practices.
Top Safety Year
Safety Achievement
The company achieved its safest year in history, reflecting a strong commitment to employee well-being and safety.
- Pledged to inclusive diversity through employee resource groups: BUILD (Black/African American), GROW (Women), SOMOS (Hispanics/Latino), SRVC (Veterans).
- Affirms 'Diversity is the mix and Inclusion is making the mix work' with leadership-backed ERGs offering mentoring, networking, career development.
- Military-focused benefits and programs: supplemental pay, continued health/benefits under USERRA, SkillBridge residencies via Vets2PM, SRVC ERG for veterans and spouses.
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