Construction Equipment Operator at Blue World Construction, Inc. Houston, TX

Blue World Construction, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid time off and sick time

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Blue World Construction, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator. You will operate hydraulic excavators, dozers, and loaders, and perform related field tasks across varying climates and soils.

The role requires a strong work ethic, safety‑oriented mindset, and willingness to support crew tasks beyond machine operation, with opportunities for growth and advancement in a dynamic civil construction environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum construction experience.
• Ability to operate various types of bulldozers, excavators, and front loaders is required.
• Driver's License—Required; CDL preferred.
• Education—high school or equivalent; HDPE pipe fusion, equipment operation, welding and/or rigging training/certifications preferred.
• Certifications in OSHA 30Hr, OSHA 40Hr 1910.120 HAZWOPER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing heavy construction and environmental remedial construction projects in line with company standards.
• Operate various types of hydraulic excavation equipment—Deere, CAT, and similar.
• Ability and experience working with pipeline trenches, pipe installation, site work and grading, cut/fill, liner work.
• Ability to use hand tools and construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Taking direction effectively and professionally from project managers and potentially construction superintendents.
• Occasionally acting as job Foreman, implementing multiple tasks, and overseeing a small crew's daily activities.
• Occasionally non‑operator work tasks are included daily and weekly that require physical/labor elements.
• Travel in TX and surrounding states, as well as supporting our NJ and AZ offices when needed.

Skills

Safety oriented

Team player

Willing to learn

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HDPE pipe fusion training

Equipment operation training

Welding certification

Rigging certification

OSHA 40/HAZWOPER preferred

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front loaders

HDPE fusion equipment

Welding equipment

Rigging equipment

Skidsteer

Backhoe

Telehandler

Forklift

Job description

Construction Equipment Operator job at Blue World Construction, Inc.. Houston, TX.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

ABOUT US:

Blue World Construction has specialized in civil construction projects for over a decade, including work on major remediation sites, site grading and preparation, expansion of industrial processing plants and pumping systems, and installation of thousands of feet of pipeline. Our offices in Arizona, Texas, and New Jersey rely on our skilled, highly motivated personnel to deliver success on complex and large‑scale assignments and have been recognized for the outstanding quality of our work. Once you join the Blue World team, we are committed to showing you respect, helping you grow, and providing you with job security and benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Blue World is looking for an experienced Equipment Operator to start in our Houston, TX office. We are looking for a candidate with experience operating hydraulic excavators, dozers, and loaders in varying soil conditions, working varied shifts in the field under various climates. Experience with excavators from mini to 80,000 lbs. excavating trenches for pipes/conduits, foundations, loading haul trucks, light clearing/demo, minor grading and similar tasks is preferred. This position requires a person willing to be a “jack of all trades,” in that operator experience is necessary, but the ability to hop off the machine and work within the crew performing other tasks such as maintenance, prep, clearing/cutting, pipe installation above/below ground, welding, minor carpentry, HDPE fusion and other field construction tasks is required. The ideal candidate must also have an excellent work ethic, a willingness to learn new skills, have a team mentality, and be safety‑oriented in all situations and environments. In turn, there are many opportunities for growth, promotion, and compensation. The compensation for this position, while commensurate with operating experience, can pay more than most due to the need to do more than just operate equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Construction Experience—5 years minimum
• The ability to operate various types of bulldozers, excavators, and front loaders is required
• Driver's License—Required and in good standing; CDL preferred
• Education—high school or equivalent required; training & certifications HDPE pipe fusion, equipment operation, welding and/or rigging preferred
• Certifications in OSHA 30Hr, OSHA 40Hr 1910.120 HAZWOPER preferred

Blue World prides itself on its Drug Free work environment. All employees are subject to an employee drug test, random drug testing, and an employment and annual physical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing heavy construction and environmental remedial construction projects in line with company standards
• Operate various types of hydraulic excavation equipment—Deere, CAT, and similar
• Ability and experience working with pipeline trenches, pipe installation, site work and grading, cut/fill, liner work
• Ability to use hand tools and construction equipment safely and efficiently
• Taking direction effectively and professionally from project managers and potentially construction superintendents
• Performing activities outside typical construction tasks.
• Occasionally acting as job Foreman, implementing multiple tasks, and overseeing a small crew's daily activities
• Occasionally non‑operator work tasks are included daily and weekly that require physical/labor elements
• Travel in TX and surrounding states, as well as supporting our NJ and AZ offices when needed

Experience that is beneficial to have for this position:

• Working with mechanical, pipeline work, electrical, fabrication, concrete/masonry and plumbing, rigging, and structural welding
• Operating other equipment such as skidsteers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, telehandlers, forklifts, etc. is beneficial

CERTIFICATIONS:

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification and any current updates is preferred
• Additional certifications such as OSHA 10- or 30-hour training, Competent Person, MSHA, etc. are preferred

TYPICAL HOURS/SCHEDULE:

• 7am-4pm
• Monday-Friday
• Overtime is available

PAY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

BENEFITS:

waiting period in accordance with the Corporate Employee Handbook; only full‑time employees are eligible

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off and sick time
• Vision Insurance

Blue World Construction is committed to our employees' health and safety, and to making sure they are taken care of week in and week out. If you feel like you would make a valuable addition to our team, do not hesitate to apply!