Heavy Equipment Operator - El Paso, TX

Gibralter Border Barriers; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibralter Border Barriers is seeking a capable heavy equipment operator to safely run excavators, loaders, dozers, and other gear on site. You will perform inspections, address maintenance or safety concerns, and support multiple crews while following project plans and supervisor directions.

Qualifications include the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, US work authorization, and prior heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Prior heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil/site development/excavation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, rollers, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Excavate, grade, load, backfill, compact, and move materials based on project needs.
• Work safely around ground personnel, other equipment, utilities, and active work zones.
• Follow grade stakes, site plans, and supervisor direction to complete assigned work.
• Assist with general site activities and support multiple crews as needed.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all company, project, and site-specific safety requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Dependability

Teamwork

Following instructions

Tools

Operator certifications

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What You’ll Do

Safely operate construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, rollers, and other equipment as assigned.

Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Excavate, grade, load, backfill, compact, and move materials based on project needs.

Work safely around ground personnel, other equipment, utilities, and active work zones.

Follow grade stakes, site plans, and supervisor direction to complete assigned work.

Assist with general site activities and support multiple crews as needed.

Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.

Follow all company, project, and site-specific safety requirements.

What You Bring

Ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy construction equipment.

Strong awareness of construction hazards, equipment blind spots, and safe operating practices.

Dependability, accountability, and consistent attendance.

Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.

Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and ground personnel.

Willingness to operate multiple types of equipment and assist with other site tasks as needed.

Education | Experience

Ability to perform physical work and work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.

Authorization to work in the United States.

Previous heavy equipment operating experience strongly preferred.

Experience in heavy civil, site development, excavation, grading, or similar construction work strongly preferred.

Valid driver’s license and applicable equipment certifications preferred, where required.