Heavy Equipment Operator

About This Role

Heavy equipment operators needed in Houston, TX. Pay range $20–$30/hr depending on experience. Work sites include commercial construction and civil jobs — loading, excavating, grading, and site cleanup. You’ll run loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, rollers and related gear, perform routine diesel/hydraulic maintenance, follow safety plans, and work with a crew to hit project schedules. We want reliable operators who know their machines and keep jobs moving safely.

What You'll Do

• • Safely operate loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, graders, skid steers, and rollers for loading, excavation, grading, and paving tasks
• • Load and unload materials, secure loads (flatbed/tank/double or triple trailer work when required), and position equipment for efficient workflow
• • Perform routine maintenance and inspections: hydraulic checks, diesel engine care, transmission and powertrain maintenance, lubrication and basic repairs
• • Follow site safety plans, lockout/tagout and traffic control procedures; work safely around electrical transmission lines and other hazards
• • Communicate and coordinate with crew, foremen, and other trades to ensure timely completion of work and proper site cleanup

What We're Looking For

• • Proven experience operating heavy equipment on commercial construction or civil sites (loader, dozer, excavator, backhoe, grader, skid steer)
• • Hands-on maintenance skills: hydraulic systems, diesel engine, transmission and powertrain troubleshooting and basic repairs
• • Experience with loading/unloading, flatbed and tank operations, and towing (double/triple trailer experience a plus)
• • Comfort working in proximity to electrical transmission wires and on steep or challenging terrain
• • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; strong communication and ability to follow directions and signals

Qualifications

• • Valid driver's license and clean driving record; CDL preferred if hauling
• • TWIC card or willingness to obtain when required for site access
• • Forklift certification and operator tickets a plus
• • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
• • Fluent or working proficiency in English and Spanish
• • Ability to pass drug test and background check as required by project

What We Offer

• • $20–$30 per hour depending on experience
• • Overtime available when projects require it
• • Opportunities for steady, long-term work on commercial construction projects
• • Paid safety training and on-the-job skills development
• • PPE provided (hard hats, safety vests, etc.) and drug-screening as required

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