Heavy Equipment Operator

About this role

Operate a variety of heavy earthmoving equipment to support excavation, grading, demolition, and sitework for self-performed construction projects in Austin. This hands-on role focuses on safe, efficient operation of excavators, dozers, rollers, loaders and related machinery; this is not a supervisory position. You will work on local job sites with a crew, attend site safety and equipment training, and perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing on/off equipment, lifting materials, and checking grades. Candidates must be dependable, safety-minded, and able to pass pre-employment checks.

What you'll do

• • Operate excavators, dozers, rollers, loaders and skid steers for excavation, grading, demo and material handling
• • Excavate footings, foundations and trenches; backfill and fine-grade building pads
• • Demo concrete, load out material, spread rock/base materials and compact with rollers
• • Check grades, lay out and bench excavations, and install trench boxes or shoring as required
• • Perform routine equipment checks, report defects, and attend site safety and equipment training

What we're looking for

• • Proven hands-on experience operating excavators, dozers, loaders and rollers on civil/sitework projects
• • Ability to read basic grade information and follow layout instructions; good depth perception
• • Physically able to climb on/off equipment, lift up to 50 lbs, work on uneven surfaces and at heights
• • Strong focus on safety; follow written and verbal directions and site safety procedures
• • Reliable attendance, punctuality, and ability to work a full-time construction schedule with occasional overtime
• • Ability to communicate clearly on site; bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Qualifications

• • OSHA 10 (or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• • High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required; prior heavy equipment experience required
• • Able to pass criminal background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical and silica exam if applicable
• • Valid driver's license preferred and reliable transportation to job sites
• • English required; Spanish language skills strongly preferred

What we offer

• • Paid site safety and equipment training
• • Overtime opportunities on local Austin projects
• • Site-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and regular equipment maintenance
• • Steady, local full-time work with predictable job assignments
• • Opportunities for additional equipment training and certification support

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