Heavy Equipment Operator – Dirt Work with Full Benefits

Smallwood Home; Gilmer (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Smallwood Management Company is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our ranch team. You will operate earthmoving machinery including backhoes, bulldozers and track hoes to move dirt and materials on outdoor sites.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of hands-on experience, a valid driver's license with clean MVR, and a strong safety mindset. You will work with field crews, follow procedures, and perform routine maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years operating heavy equipment in construction, ranching, or related fields.
• Experience with backhoes, bulldozers, track hoes/excavators, skid steers, loaders, tractors.
• Knowledge of dirt work, grading, excavation, land clearing, trenching, or material handling.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment operation, safety procedures, and routine maintenance.
• Experience working safely around employees, utilities, structures, livestock, and other equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely on uneven or changing terrain and outdoors.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform inspections, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment in accordance with guidelines.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately and timely.
• Maintain knowledge about operation, safety, and maintenance of equipment.
• Safely operate equipment in presence of field crew and utilities, with safety of all persons in area.
• Interpret hand signals to determine material placement.
• Operate on unlevel or uneven terrain.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials during installation.
• Perform routine maintenance or repairs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Outdoor work readiness

Tools

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Track Hoe/Excavator

Skid Steer

Loader

Tractor

Job description

Smallwood Management Company is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our ranch team. You will operate earthmoving machinery including backhoes, bulldozers and track hoes to move dirt and materials on outdoor sites.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of hands-on experience, a valid driver's license with clean MVR, and a strong safety mindset. You will work with field crews, follow procedures, and perform routine maintenance as needed.