Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil Projects (San Antonio)

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced excavator operator to support heavy civil projects. You will fasten attachments, connect hydraulic systems, operate shovels, and move levers to guide equipment and achieve grade plans.

The role requires a valid driver's license and at least two years' excavator experience; OSHA 10 is a plus. We value safety, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• At least two years of excavator operation experience.
• Experience in Heavy Civil projects is highly preferred.
• OSHA 10 certificate is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fasten attachments to the tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachments.
• Move levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Move hand and foot levers to control the hydraulic shovel.
• Use the shovel to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width, remove loosened material and put in piles or transport trucks.
• Move levers and depress pedals to maneuver equipment and raise, lower, and tilt attachment to clear right-of-way.
• Feel lever and listen for stalling action of the engine to estimate depth of cut.
• Drive bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Skills

Valid driver's license

2+ years excavator experience

Heavy Civil project experience

OSHA 10 certificate (preferred)

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced excavator operator to support heavy civil projects. You will fasten attachments, connect hydraulic systems, operate shovels, and move levers to guide equipment and achieve grade plans.

The role requires a valid driver's license and at least two years' excavator experience; OSHA 10 is a plus. We value safety, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.