Equipment Operator - Heavy Machinery & Safety

Black & Veatch Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an Equipment Operator for a craft role at a Texas project site. You will operate heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders, perform routine inspections, and support earthmoving tasks.

Minimum qualifications include NCCER certifications (Heavy Equipment Operations, Rigger, Site Layout), and a CDL when applicable. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and on‑site coordination across crews.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as an equipment operator.
• Must have an OCI Equipment Qualification card.
• CDL required when operating on public roads.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment (e.g., track loader, dozer, backhoe, excavator, scraper, grader) to excavate, move, and grade material.
• Coordinate machine actions with crew signals and move loads with Trucks/graders.
• Maintain logs, perform daily inspections, and conduct basic maintenance.
• Follow safety rules, identify hazards, and comply with site regulations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations

NCCER Rigger

NCCER Site Layout

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an Equipment Operator for a craft role at a Texas project site. You will operate heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders, perform routine inspections, and support earthmoving tasks.

Minimum qualifications include NCCER certifications (Heavy Equipment Operations, Rigger, Site Layout), and a CDL when applicable. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and on‑site coordination across crews.