Heavy Equipment Operator

About this role

We are hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for a commercial/civil earthwork project in La Porte, TX. You’ll operate excavators, GPS dozers, loaders, skid steers, rollers, water/off-road trucks and compactors to support excavation, grading, trenching and material handling. This is a safety-first crew. You must read blueprints, run material calculations, use laser levels, complete daily THA and machine load charts, perform basic equipment inspections and mentor less-experienced operators. Per diem pay and night shifts may be required based on project needs.

What you'll do

• • Operate excavators, dozers (GPS), loaders, skid steers, off-road and water trucks, rollers and compactors for excavation and grading.
• • Perform trenching and excavation tasks using proper systems (sloping, shoring, trench boxes) and follow excavation safety plans.
• • Rough and fine grade with dozer and use laser levels for elevations; read and interpret blueprints and site layouts.
• • Complete daily THA logs, machine load charts, THA/machine records and basic equipment inspections.
• • Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned equipment; coordinate with mechanics as needed.
• • Coordinate work with other trades, safely load/unload materials, and train/mentor less-experienced crew members.

What we're looking for

• • 3–5+ years operating heavy equipment in commercial, civil, or marine earthwork environments.
• • Proven ability to use laser levels, read blueprints and perform basic material and layout calculations.
• • Solid knowledge of excavation safety systems (sloping, shoring, trench boxes) and hazard recognition.
• • Experience with GPS dozer grading, long-reach excavators, rollers and water/off-road truck operation.
• • Able to perform daily equipment inspections, complete machine load charts and maintain accurate logs.
• • Physically able to lift 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, and work night shifts when required; reliable transportation to site.

Qualifications

• • Proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• • Minimum age 18+
• • 3–5+ years heavy equipment operation experience
• • Able to use laser level and read construction plans
• • Reliable transportation to and from the job site (valid driver's license preferred)
• • Able to meet attendance expectations and work independently or as part of a crew

What we offer

• • Per diem on this assignment
• • Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• • Medical, dental and vision coverage
• • 401(k) retirement plan
• • Site-specific safety training and professional development
• • Referral cash bonuses

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