Construction Equipment Operator – Grading & Site Prep

MGC Contractors, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC Contractors, Inc. is seeking an equipment operator for our Texas Division to join the San Antonio/New Braunfels area.

You will operate dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, scrapers, and compactors on active construction sites, with emphasis on accurate grading and adherence to blueprints. The role requires 3–5 years of related equipment operation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and willingness to work extended hours including weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of operating dozer, loader, backhoe, scraper or compactor.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating hand wheels, levers, and pedals to drive machines and control attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Grading or redistributing earth, aggregates, or materials for construction.
• Operating GPS and laser leveling to regulate elevations and slopes during rough grading.
• Attaching accessories to equipment and aligning depth gauge markers.
• Monitoring gauges and indicators to ensure proper machine operation.
• Inspecting equipment for deficiencies and reporting conditions.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, survey markers, and stakes.
• Signaling directions and warnings to coworkers.
• Carrying out any other duties assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dozer

Loader

Backhoe

Grader

Scraper

Compactor

Job description

MGC Contractors, Inc. is seeking an equipment operator for our Texas Division to join the San Antonio/New Braunfels area.

You will operate dozers, loaders, backhoes, graders, scrapers, and compactors on active construction sites, with emphasis on accurate grading and adherence to blueprints. The role requires 3–5 years of related equipment operation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and willingness to work extended hours including weekends as needed.