Heavy Equipment Operator (Travel)

Orion • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position operates machinery to move construction materials, dirt, and other heavy loads and uses gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment to clear grades and prepare job sites. Equipment includes excavation and loading machines with scoops, shovels, and buckets, as well as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, and similar machinery. The operator must be flexible to work different shifts and long hours of 8–12 hours; weekends and additional hours may occur based on production needs and at the Crew Supervisor’s discretion.

The role supports the Company’s core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, founded on Integrity. The incumbent is accountable for personal and coworker safety, must stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed, and must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality of Company confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information. Other duties may be assigned by immediate supervision, including certification and safety training and procedure reviews.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience operating earth-moving equipment.
• Understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• Ability to work in changing weather and site conditions.
• Ability to lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and perform similar activities as needed.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.
• Ability to work different shifts and long hours of 8–12 hours, with weekend and extra hours as production needs require.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fasten attachments such as graders, buckets, and rollers to tractors with hitch-pins.
• Operate earth-moving equipment.
• Inspect equipment before and after daily operations.
• Grease appropriate parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and check that it functions properly.
• Clean, maintain, and make basic repairs to equipment.
• Promptly report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered.
• Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
• Perform other duties assigned or requested by immediate supervision, including certification training, safety training, and procedure review.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Remain calm during emergencies, respond as directed, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed