Equipment Operator

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan - 401K with company 5%

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and Career Advancement

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate multiple types of heavy equipment on job sites, including backhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, and more to prepare terrain and meet project specs.

You will use GPS and manual controls for precise grading, handle attachments, perform light maintenance, and support pipe crews while adhering to safety standards in fast-paced environments; overtime and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Willing to do laborer work.
• Ability to work as a team member and maintain a professional attitude.
• Motivated self-starter and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints.
• Flexible availability for overtime and possible weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple heavy equipment types (backhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, grader, scrapers, etc.) to prepare job sites and meet project specs.
• Use GPS and manual controls for precise grading and excavation.
• Handle attachments, hydraulics, and perform trenching, loading, and material movement.
• Maintain equipment and perform light maintenance; ensure safe operation.
• Work in fast-paced, high-production environments with minimal supervision.
• Support pipe crew operations and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team player

Self-motivated

Clear communication

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement

Equipment Operator will be responsible to operate multiple types of heavy equipment that could include bobcat, forklift, loader, trackhoe, backhoe dozer and other equipment (e.g. hydraulic shovel attachment, concave blade attachment) necessary on the job site to assist with moving of materials, digging holes and trenches, transports earth and gravel, and to push trees and rocks. Equipment Operators will also be expected to perform physically laborer work when necessary. Many of these jobs are not full time, the size of the project and organization of the work determining whether a worker spends all his time on one job or is transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion. Some workers habitually work in one branch of the industry, whereas others transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion or according to the availability of work or on a seasonal basis. Workers may be designated according to specific work performed.

Position Description

Operate multiple types of heavy equipment—backhoe, dozer, excavator, loader, motor grader, scrapers, and more—to prepare job sites, grade terrain, and meet project specifications.

Key Highlights:

• Skilled in using GPS and manual controls to achieve precise grading and excavation
• Handle attachments, hydraulics, and perform trenching, loading, and material movement efficiently
• Operate equipment for roadways, building pads, ponds, and demolition projects
• Maintain equipment care, perform light maintenance, and ensure safe, damage-free operation
• Work in fast-paced, high-production environments with minimal supervision
• Support pipe crew operations and follow strict safety standards

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Have a minimum of 3-7 years of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience with multiple types of equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willing to do laborer work
• Ability to work as a Team Member and work in a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Motivated self-starter and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
• Frequent gross body movements such as bending, climbing into equipment, lifting (up to 75lbs), twisting, standing, balancing, stooping, handling materials, moving around hazardous sites.
• Good Eye to Hand coordination a must. Depth perception required.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and possible weekends.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken works and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.