Heavy Equipment Operator

Building Ventures; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Boot/uniform allowance

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Building Ventures is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for civil and commercial construction projects in Houston, TX. You will run dozers, excavators, loaders, graders, skid steers and other earth-moving equipment safely to meet schedules.

Applicants should have 3+ years of field experience, read plans and stakes, and perform routine maintenance. OSHA-aligned safety practices and traffic control knowledge are required. Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating heavy equipment (dozer, excavator, loader, grader, skid steer, backhoe) on construction or civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, grade stakes, and site plans.
• Experience with hydraulic maintenance, diesel engines, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of paving, site prep, and earthmoving methods.
• Proven safety record; enforce procedures and traffic control per OSHA guidance.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, backhoes, graders, and dump trucks for earthmoving and paving.
• Read and follow site plans, grade stakes, and supervisor instructions to meet specs.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Set up and enforce traffic control/flagging and follow site safety procedures.
• Assist with demolition, site clean-up, and loading/unloading materials.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading site plans/grading stakes

Safety procedures/OSHA compliant

Basic hydraulic/diesel maintenance

Traffic control/flagging

Spanish language handy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

NCCER credentials

OSHA 10/30 certification

Job description

About This RoleWe are seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators in Houston, TX to work on civil and commercial construction, site work, paving, and demolition projects. You will run dozers, excavators, loaders, graders, skid steers and other earth-moving equipment safely and efficiently to meet project schedules. This is hands-on work on active job sites across the Houston area. Candidates must read and follow site plans, perform basic equipment inspections and maintenance, enforce safety procedures, and be comfortable with traffic control and site clean-up. Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and steady project hours available - apply if you have proven field experience and a strong safety record.What You'll DoOperate excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, backhoes, graders and dump trucks for earthmoving, grading, paving, and material handlingRead and follow site plans, grade stakes, and instructions from supervisors to meet project specsPerform daily equipment inspections, basic hydraulic and diesel engine checks, and routine maintenanceSet up and enforce traffic control/flagging and follow all site safety proceduresAssist with demolition, site clean-up, loading/unloading materials and coordinating with crew membersWhat We're Looking For3+ years operating heavy equipment (dozer, excavator, loader, grader, skid steer, backhoe) on construction or civil projectsAble to read and interpret drawings, grade stakes, and basic site plansExperience with heavy equipment hydraulic maintenance and diesel engine troubleshootingKnowledge of construction methods & materials, paving equipment operation, and site preparationProven safety record: enforce procedures, perform flagging/traffic control, and follow OSHA guidanceQualificationsValid driver's license and clean driving record; CDL Class A/B preferredOSHA 10 (or OSHA 30 preferred) and flagger/traffic-control certification preferredForklift certification and/or NCCER or similar equipment operator credentials a plusHigh school diploma or GED; ability to read plans and basic measurementsBasic English proficiency; Spanish language skills helpfulWhat We OfferCompetitive pay with overtime opportunitiesStable work on local civil and commercial projects across HoustonHands-on training and equipment-specific refreshersPPE provided and boot/uniform allowance where applicableOpportunity for steady hours and project-based advancementReady to Apply?Create your Skillit profile and let Sam, your AI assistant, connect you with top contractors.Apply NowNot Another Job BoardSkillit 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.