Heavy Equipment Operator (Underground Wet Utilities)

Moss Utilities•Harlingen, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Moss Utilities specializes in underground utility installations across the DFW Metroplex, with project experience including commercial, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and public works infrastructure. Founded in 2016, Moss Utilities carries forward a family legacy in Dallas-Fort Worth utility construction dating back to the early 1900s. As an Employee-Owned company (ESOP), every team member has a stake in our shared success and the future we’re building together. This role is for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Harlingen, TX, with open positions for Excavator Operator, Main Line Operator, Backfill Operator, and Loader Operator.

Requirements

Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions accurately.
Flexibility to adapt as assignments or priorities change.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and team members.
Basic arithmetic skills for counting, measuring, and inventory tasks.
Capacity to remain efficient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make sound, timely decisions under pressure and during unexpected situations or delays.
Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to analyze issues and solve problems effectively.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Work effectively as part of a crew to support project objectives.
Operate or tend machinery equipped with buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
Operate construction equipment such as power shovels, trenchers, and bulldozers.
Operate heavy equipment safely and in full compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
Perform daily equipment inspections before and after operation.
Clean cab, tracks, and windshield daily; grease and check fluids regularly.
Maintain proper slope, benching, and spoil pile placement per OSHA standards, including correct use of trench boxes and safety systems.
Excavate responsibly around existing utilities and enforce hand-digging when working in proximity.
Apply proper rigging techniques when lifting or moving materials.
Immediately report any equipment damage to the Supervisor.
Attend required Operator Certification Training.
Follow hand signals, grade stakes, and other markings to ensure work is performed to specifications.
Assist with all manual labor tasks as directed by the Crew Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor.
Perform physically demanding construction duties.
Assist crew members with installing underground pipes and conduits, performing shovel and trench work, and operating power tools.
Comply with all OSHA and company safety policies and guidelines, including use of stop-work authority when necessary.
Support and promote a positive safety culture.
Perform other related duties as assigned.