Equipment Operator Commercial Construction

Citadel Development Services LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

CitadelX, the demolition, sitework, and concrete division of Citadel Development Group, seeks a skilled Equipment Operator to join the field team across Texas. You will handle a range of equipment on demolition, earthwork, and site prep projects, traveling statewide and collaborating with experienced crews.

Must show up ready to work, operate equipment safely, and take pride in quality. A valid Texas driver's license and ability to read site plans are required; flexible scheduling and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on equipment operation in construction, demolition, or civil work.
• Proficiency operating excavators (e.g., Cat 320, 308, or equivalent).
• Experience with skid steers / compact track loaders (Bobcat, Cat, Kubota, or equivalent).
• Ability to travel statewide and work extended schedules as projects demand.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret basic site plans and grade stakes.

Responsibilities

• Operate large and small excavators for demolition, mass grading, and site prep.
• Run skid steers and compact track loaders for material handling and cleanup.
• Perform selective and full-structure demolition, including slab removal and concrete demo.
• Execute earthwork scopes: mass grading, fine grading, pad prep, building foundation prep.
• Travel to projects across Texas and work with field crews and subcontractors.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy machinery experience

Travel willingness

Read site plans

Safety-conscious

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

ABOUT CITADELX

CitadelX is the demolition, sitework, and concrete division of Citadel Development Group built to bring greater control, efficiency, and accountability to the earliest and most critical phases of construction. From selective demolition to full building removal, earthwork, and concrete execution, CitadelX controls the front end of the project so everything that follows can move faster, cleaner, and with fewer surprises.

POSITION OVERVIEW

CitadelX is looking for a skilled and dependable Equipment Operator to join our growing field team. This is a hands-on, project-based role that requires operating a variety of heavy and light equipment across demolition, earthwork, and site preparation scopes. You will work alongside experienced field crews on commercial construction projects across the state of Texas, and you are expected to show up ready to work, operate equipment safely and efficiently, and take pride in the quality of your work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate large and small excavators for demolition, mass grading, fine grading, trenching, and site prep
• Run skid steers and compact track loaders for material handling, clearing, and cleanup
• Perform selective and full-structure demolition, including slab removal and concrete demo
• Execute earthwork scopes: mass grading, fine grading, pad prep, and building foundation prep
• Assist with underground utilities and storm infrastructure installation
• Support concrete flatwork and site improvement operations as needed
• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and report any mechanical issues immediately
• Operate equipment in a safe, controlled manner in compliance with all site safety protocols
• Work collaboratively with site superintendents, laborers, and subcontractors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
• Travel to and work on projects across the state of Texas as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on equipment operation experience in construction, demolition, or civil work
• Demonstrated proficiency operating large and small excavators (e.g., Cat 320, 308, or equivalent)
• Experience with skid steers / compact track loaders (Bobcat, Cat, Kubota, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of demolition practices, dirt work, grading, and site clearing
• Ability and willingness to travel statewide and work extended schedules as projects demand.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with a clean driving record
• Ability to read and interpret basic site plans and grade stakes
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision in the field

Flexible work from home options available.