Heavy Equipment Operator

Building Ventures; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Paid training & certifications

Health and dental options

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Building Ventures is hiring skilled heavy equipment operators in the Dallas area for construction and earthmoving projects. You will run excavators, loaders, dozers, graders and other machinery to move material, shape grades and prepare sites for paving and utilities, on public and private sites.

Expect full days on location with possible overtime. Minimum 2–3 years on civil/industrial projects; CDL Class A preferred; OSHA 10 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of heavy construction equipment operation on civil/industrial projects.
• Experience with excavator, loader, dozer and motor grader.
• Ability to read site plans and grade stakes.
• OSHA safety training and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, graders, loaders and related equipment.
• Follow site plans and supervisor directions to meet elevations.
• Load/unload materials and coordinate traffic controls on site.
• Perform daily inspections, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain logs and report safety issues or defects.

Skills

Excavator operation

Loader operation

Dozer operation

Motor grader operation

Reading site plans

Safety compliance

Education

NCCER certification

OSHA 10 safety

CDL Class A preferred

Tools

Paving equipment

Diesel engine maintenance

Job description

About this roleExperienced heavy equipment operators needed for construction and earthmoving projects across Dallas, Texas. You'll run excavators, loaders, dozers, graders and other machines to move material, shape grades and prepare sites for paving and utilities. This is hands-on field work on public and private construction sites. Expect full days on location, project-based schedules, possible overtime and occasional weekend work depending on project timelines. Reliable attendance, safe operation, and straightforward mechanical know-how are key to success in this role.What you'll doOperate excavators, dozers, motor graders, loaders, skid steers and other heavyequipment to perform excavation, grading, trenching and site prepFollow site plans, grade stakes and supervisor directions to meet required elevations and tolerancesLoad and unload material, position dump trucks, scrapers and trailers safely on sitePerform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting (fluids, filters, lights, tracks/tires)Maintain clean, secure work areas, keep accurate equipment and work logs, and report defects or safety issuesCommunicate with foremen, surveyors and crew members to coordinate lifts, grades and traffic control as neededWhat we're looking forMinimum 2-3 years operating heavy construction equipment on civil or industrial projectsProven ability with excavator, loader, dozer and motor grader operation; experience with paving equipment and scrapers a plusHands-on knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance, powertrain and transmission basicsAble to read basic site plans, grade stakes and use measuring tools to establish gradesComfortable working outdoors in Texas weather and on variable terrain; reliable transportation to job sitesWillingness to comply with site safety rules, drug testing and background checks as requiredQualificationsValid driver's license and acceptable driving recordCDL Class A preferred where applicable; CDL Class B or passenger endorsement a plusEquipment operator certification (NCCER, trade school diploma or documented on-the-job training) preferredOSHA 10-hour (or OSHA 30) safety card preferred; site-specific safety orientation requiredAble to read English-language work orders and site plans; Spanish language skills are a plusCapable of passing pre-employment drug screen and background check upon offerWhat we offerFull-time, project-based work with steady schedules in the Dallas areaCompany-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and basic tools or tool allowancePaid training and support to maintain operator certifications and safety qualificationsHealth and dental options, retirement contribution plan, and paid time off (details provided at hire)Travel or mileage reimbursement for job-site travel within the service areaOpportunities for overtime, multi-week assignments and cross-training on additional equipmentReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.ApplyJobs find youSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.