Construction Equipment Operator

Rotten Apple Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Per diem & fuel

Remote site accommodations

401(k) plan

Company equipment

Mon-Fri work

Job summary

Rotten Apple Services is a growing land management and heavy equipment contractor serving ranch and commercial clients across Central, South, and Hill Country Texas. We seek an experienced Equipment Operator to join the field crew for commercial site work and ranch projects, operating heavy equipment and following site plans.

You will travel to remote sites, work outdoors, and read grading plans with supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Must live in the San Antonio or Austin area.
• Willing to travel to remote projects, including overnight stays.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Operate compact track loaders, excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and basic field maintenance.
• Communicate job conditions, progress, and issues to the operations team.
• Run forestry mulching and rock crushing attachments to clear brush, trees, and rock.
• Build and shape ponds, stock tanks, and ranch roads.
• Work independently on remote sites and manage daily progress.
• Handle manual work when needed (chainsaw, hand clearing, cleanup).
• Read and work from site plans, grading plans, and grade stakes; hit elevations and tolerances.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL (Class A)

Valid driver's license

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Willing to travel

Tools

GPS/laser grade control

Job description

Job Description Position Summary

We're looking for an experienced Equipment Operator to join our field crew. Most of our work is in the San Antonio–Austin corridor, where we're taking on more commercial site work: excavation, grading, and fill on projects alongside general contractors and other trades. We also run ranch and land clearing projects in more remote parts of the state, so some travel is part of the job. On ranch work, operators often work independently with limited supervision. On commercial sites, you'll work from plans, follow site safety requirements, and coordinate with other crews. We need someone who can do both well.

Responsibilities

All Projects

• Operate compact track loaders, excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and basic field maintenance
• Communicate job conditions, progress, and issues to the operations team

Farm & Ranch / Land Clearing

• Run forestry mulching and rock crushing attachments to clear brush, trees, and rock
• Build and shape ponds, stock tanks, and ranch roads
• Work independently on remote sites and manage your own daily progress
• Handle manual work when needed, such as chainsaw work, hand clearing, and cleanup

Site Work: Excavation, Grading & Fill

• Perform excavation, cut/fill, grading, and backfill work to plan and grade specifications
• Read and work from site plans, grading plans, and grade stakes; hit elevations and tolerances
• Follow all company, GC, and site-specific safety requirements, including PPE, site orientations, excavation and trench safety, and utility locate procedures
• Work alongside general contractors, utility crews, and other trades while keeping your work area safe and coordinated

Requirements

All Positions3+ years of heavy equipment operating experienceValid driver's license with a clean driving recordMust live in the San Antonio or Austin areaAble to work outdoors in Texas heat, varied terrain, and changing weatherAvailable Monday through Friday; occasional overtime may be requiredFarm & Ranch / Land ClearingSelf-motivated and dependable when working alone with limited supervisionWilling to travel to remote projects, including occasional overnight stays during the work weekComfortable handling a chainsaw and doing manual labor when neededSite Work: Excavation, Grading & FillExperience with excavation, grading, and fill work on commercial or site development projectsAbility to read and work from site plans and grade stakesSolid understanding of job site safety practices; OSHA 10 or 30 a plusComfortable working on multi-trade job sites and taking direction from a site superintendentPreferred / Bonus QualificationsClass A CDL. This is a big plus. We run a hot shot rig, and a CDL holder may help haul equipment between job sites.Experience with mulcher and rock crusher attachmentsExperience with GPS or laser grade controlBilingual in Spanish and English. Our field crew works in both languages.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience: [$XX–$XX/hr]
• Per diem and fuel card for qualifying travel to remote sites
• Accommodations provided at some remote sites during the work week
• 401(k) available after 500 hours worked, with additional benefits in development
• Company-provided equipment
• Steady Monday–Friday work with a growing company

Company Description

Rotten Apple Services is a growing land management and heavy equipment contractor serving ranch and commercial clients across Central, South, and Hill Country Texas. Our work covers forestry mulching, rock crushing, pond and stock tank construction, road grading, and commercial site work, including excavation, grading, and fill. We take pride in quality work, well-maintained equipment, and a crew that gets the job done right.

Rotten Apple Services is a growing land management and heavy equipment contractor serving ranch and commercial clients across Central, South, and Hill Country Texas. Our work covers forestry mulching, rock crushing, pond and stock tank construction, road grading, and commercial site work, including excavation, grading, and fill. We take pride in quality work, well-maintained equipment, and a crew that gets the job done right.