Equipment Operator

Lykos Energy, LLC; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Lykos Energy, LLC is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to handle front end loaders, excavators, and other heavy machinery on field construction sites in Giddings, Texas. The role focuses on land clearing, trench backfill, grading, and underground utility work, with per diem support on nationwide projects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months of related experience; NCCER or CDL preferred. Competitive pay, benefits, and safety-focused opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6–12 months of related construction experience.
• Equipment operator certifications as required per equipment.
• NCCER preferred; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment such as loaders, excavators, dozers, forklifts, and graders.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Load materials and coordinate with crew using signals.
• Follow safety policies and project-specific methods.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCCER preferred

CDL preferred

Job description

Position Scope

Responsible for operating various types of equipment including, but not limited to, front endloaders, excavators, backhoe, dozers, forklifts, skid steers, marookas, motor graders, to perform construction tasks such as land clearing, common excavation, trench backfill, rough grade reclaim/ finish grade roadway, underground utility installation work for various types of construction projects.

Full-Time | Field | Giddings, Texas

Location & Travel

This role offers nationwide opportunities based on project needs. In addition to your hourly pay, you’ll receive a daily per diem to assist with living expenses while on assignment.

Company Overview

At Lykos Energy, we are a trusted leader in the energy sector, specializing in BESS. Our expert team provides nationwide solutions, with a strong emphasis on safety and precision in every project. Through a comprehensive approach, we ensure thorough planning and seamless execution to maximize performance, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in energy storage systems

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Operate equipment proficiently, including knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Ability to operate on uneven terrain and excavate/backfill native materials accordingly, using various pieces of construction equipment listed above.
• Stockpile and load dirt, stone, equipment, materials, and waste product from jobsite onto trucks using various pieces of equipment.
• Ability to excavate trenches with proper slopes per OSHA.
• Ability to backfill open excavations/trenches properly, adhering to project specific methods, standards and lift requirements.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response.
• Willing to assist with miscellaneous labor tasks of installation
• Perform daily maintenance duties such as cleaning tracks/buckets, greasing and oiling machines, and fueling.
• Operators are responsible for maintenance of their machine; inspection/maintenance reports shall be filled out daily.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman that align with project specific requirements.

Education And Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and six to twelve months of related experience in construction; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Equipment Operator certifications as required per equipment being operated.
• NCCER preferred
• CDL preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working towards safety principles.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, ability to perform these operations using units, weight measurement and volume.
• Ability to understand units of force, pressure and torque and apply appropriate tooling adjustments for each.
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Be able to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.
• Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards.

What's In It For You

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Employee/family focused culture

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected].

Lykos Energy, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Lykos Energy policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.