Light Equipment Operator (Walk-Behind Compactor)

About This Role

Join a busy Abilene crew as a Light Equipment Operator specializing in walk-behind compactors. This per diem role focuses on safe, efficient compactor operation for construction and maintenance projects. You'll be on-site handling compactors, doing basic maintenance, and keeping work moving. We need dependable hands who follow safety rules, inspect gear, and work well with site teams. This is a good fit if you have light-equipment experience, take pride in upkeep, and want steady per diem assignments in the Abilene area.

What You'll Do

• • Operate walk-behind compactors for paving, patching, and general site compaction tasks
• • Perform pre- and post-shift equipment checks and basic maintenance (fuel, belts, vibration systems)
• • Load, unload, and position compactors and related materials safely
• • Inspect work areas and finished work for quality and compaction standards
• • Follow site safety plans, flagging, and instructions from foremen; report defects or safety hazards immediately

What We're Looking For

• • Proven experience operating walk-behind compactors or similar light construction equipment
• • Ability to perform routine heavy-equipment maintenance and trouble-shoot basic issues
• • Comfort handling loading/unloading of equipment and materials on site
• • Strong focus on enforcing and following safety procedures and work inspection standards
• • Able to work on mixed construction crews and take direction from site leads

Qualifications

• • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites
• • OSHA 10 (preferred) or equivalent safety training
• • Prior equipment operator experience; compactor experience required
• • Able to pass drug screen and background check
• • Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, stand and walk for long shifts
• • Basic English communication for safety and crew coordination

What We Offer

• • Per diem pay (daily allowance for travel/meals) for eligible assignments
• • Paid travel between job sites when applicable
• • Regular, per-diem/short-term assignments in Abilene — steady work flow
• • PPE provided or reimbursed and site safety training
• • Direct contact with site leads and on-the-job coaching

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