Heavy Equipment Operator

Rafter R Welding; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Consistent hours with overtime

Lodging assistance

Job summary

Rafter R Welding is seeking experienced equipment operators for underground utility work on a commercial project in Turkey, TX. The job includes trenching, shoring, bedding, backfill, and compaction for sanitary sewer installations.

Candidates should have 2+ years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work 50-60 hours weekly. The company offers competitive hourly pay and consistent hours with overtime possibilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years running heavy equipment in construction or dirt work.
• Able to dig to grade and work using grade stakes, lasers, or GPS.
• Comfortable working around open trench and trench boxes.

Responsibilities

• Run heavy equipment for trenching, shoring, bedding, backfill, and compaction.
• Maintain safety standards on a fast-moving job site.
• Ensure reliable transportation and attendance to the remote site.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Underground utility experience

OSHA trench safety awareness

Driving

Tools

Excavator

Wheel loader

Compact track loader

Compaction equipment

Water truck

Job description

Job Description

Rafter R Welding and Construction is hiring experienced equipment operators for underground utility work on a commercial project in Turkey, TX. Work includes trenching, shoring, bedding, backfill, and compaction on a sanitary sewer installation. This is a fast-moving job site with steady hours and the chance for ongoing work with our crew.

Equipment You'll Run

• Excavator (Cat 320 or similar)
• Wheel loader (Cat 930 or similar)
• Compact track loader / skid steer (Cat 275 or similar)
• Compaction equipment
• Water truck

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years running heavy equipment in construction or dirt work; underground utility experience a strong plus
• Able to dig to grade and work off of grade stakes, lasers, or GPS
• Comfortable working around open trench and trench boxes; OSHA trench safety awareness preferred
• Valid driver's license; CDL a plus
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance - this is a remote site
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Willing to work 50-60 hours per week

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Consistent hours with overtime available
• Well-maintained equipment and a crew that looks out for each other
• [Per diem / lodging assistance for operators traveling in]