Earthmoving Equipment Operator – Flexible Shifts

orionexternalcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Orion is seeking an experienced equipment operator to move construction materials and operate heavy machinery on job sites. The role involves driving various earth-moving machines, inspecting equipment, and performing routine maintenance to ensure safe operation.

Expect 8- to 12-hour shifts with potential weekends based on production needs. The position emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and teamwork as core company values.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience operating earth-moving equipment.
• Understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments (graders, buckets, and rollers) to tractors with hitch-pins.
• Operates earth-moving equipment.
• Performs inspections of the equipment prior to and at the end of daily operations.
• Greases all appropriate parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Maintains the equipment as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Checks to make sure that equipment functions properly.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes basic repairs to equipment.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to supervisors.

Skills

Earth-moving equipment

Shift flexibility

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Orion is seeking an experienced equipment operator to move construction materials and operate heavy machinery on job sites. The role involves driving various earth-moving machines, inspecting equipment, and performing routine maintenance to ensure safe operation.

Expect 8- to 12-hour shifts with potential weekends based on production needs. The position emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and teamwork as core company values.