Heavy Equipment Operator

JH Contracting Inc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Small-company culture

Job summary

JH Contracting LLC is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to join our field crews across Central Texas. Ideal candidates will operate excavators, dozers, graders, and compaction equipment, reading plans to build to grade and specification.

We offer steady work, a small-company culture where you are more than a number, and opportunities to grow with the company. Outdoor work in varying Texas weather is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of equipment operating experience in heavy civil/utility/road construction.
• Ability to read civil plans, cross-sections, grading details.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (excavator, dozer, motor grader, compactor, loader) safely on active job sites.
• Perform earthwork, grading, and utility installation per plans/specifications.
• Read and interpret civil construction plans and grading details.
• Set elevations using rod and level, laser, or GPS/machine control to maintain grade.
• Assist with base course installation and stabilization processes.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate effectively with foremen and crew members.
• Follow all safety policies and site protocols.

Skills

Equipment operation

Reading plans

Elevation measurement

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Tools

Rod and level

Laser grade

Machine control

Job description

Job Description

JH Contracting LLC | China Spring, TX

JH Contracting LLC is a heavy civil and utility construction company serving Central Texas on municipal, water/utility, and TxDOT/federal-aid projects. We're a smaller outfit that values hard work, loyalty, and doing the job right the first time. If you're looking for a crew where you're a name and not a number, we want to talk to you.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Operators to join our field crews on heavy civil and utility construction projects throughout Central Texas. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with excavators, dozers, motor graders, and/or compaction equipment, and understands what it takes to build a project to grade and to spec.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (excavator, dozer, motor grader, compactor, loader, etc.) safely and efficiently on active job sites
• Perform earthwork, grading, and utility installation in accordance with project plans and specifications
• Read and interpret civil construction plans, grading plans, and utility profile sheets
• Set and check elevations using a rod and level, laser, or GPS/machine control systems to maintain proper grade
• Assist with base course installation, including moisture conditioning and lime/cement stabilization processes
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and basic maintenance on assigned equipment
• Communicate effectively with foremen and crew members.
• Follow all company safety policies and job site protocols

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of equipment operating experience in heavy civil, utility, or road construction (pay will depend on experience)
• Ability to read and understand civil plans, cross-sections, and grading details
• Experience shooting and calculating elevations (rod and level, laser grade, or machine control) is a strong plus
• Familiarity with base preparation, moisture conditioning, and lime or cement stabilization processes is a plus
• Valid driver's license is a plus
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well as part of a crew

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits based on experience
• Steady work across Central Texas projects
• A small-company culture where you're treated like family, not a number
• Opportunity to grow with the company

Company Description

We are a Heavy Civil Contractor local to the Waco area.