Excavator Operator

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Leonard (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual doctor visits

Company stock

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Health coordinators

Mental health counseling

Job summary

Garney is seeking an Excavator Operator to join our construction crew in Texas. You will operate excavators, backfill, trench, and perform site cleanup as part of a dedicated team.

Candidates should have five years of construction experience and be able to operate Cat 336 or larger, work overtime, and travel as required. You will also perform basic machine maintenance and follow safety signals. This role offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of construction experience.
• Experience operating an excavator Cat 336 or bigger.
• Experience working with underground utilities and laying big-diameter pipe.
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance
• Must be able to work overtime
• Must be able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew
• Perform operator-level maintenance on the machine
• Understand safe working loads and signals
• Handle trench boxes of all sizes and shapes

Skills

Excavator operation

Equipment maintenance

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Tools

Cat 336 or larger

Job description

Requisition ID13198-Posted07/29/2026-TX-Leonard-Craft Professionals-3-5 years-Local Travel

An Excavator Operator position is available at Garney. To be considered for this position, you must have previous construction experience. As an Excavator Operator, you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, loaming, fine grading, and final cleanup. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew
• Perform operator-level maintenance on the machine
• Understand safe working loads and signals
• Handle trench boxes of all sizes and shapes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Five years or more of construction experience.
• Experience operating an excavator Cat 336 or bigger.
• Experience working with underground utilities and laying big-diameter pipe.
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance
• Must be able to work overtime
• Must be able to travel.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programsassistingwith weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.