Heavy Equipment Operator: Earthmoving & Grading

ORION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ORION in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced earth-moving equipment operator to move construction materials and prepare job sites. You will operate excavators, bulldozers, graders, and attached equipment, perform pre- and post-shift inspections, and maintain machinery.

The role requires 8–12 hour shifts, weekend work as needed, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. A minimum of three years’ experience and a high school diploma or GED are expected, with adherence to company safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience operating earth-moving equipment.
• Understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• Capable of lifting, climbing, and performing physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments (graders, buckets, rollers) to tractors with hitch-pins.
• Operates earth-moving equipment.
• Performs inspections of equipment before and after daily operations.
• Greases all appropriate parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Maintains equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Checks equipment to ensure proper function.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes basic repairs to equipment.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisors promptly.
• Maintains equipment and tools for long-lasting use.

Skills

Earth-moving equipment operation

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ORION in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced earth-moving equipment operator to move construction materials and prepare job sites. You will operate excavators, bulldozers, graders, and attached equipment, perform pre- and post-shift inspections, and maintain machinery.

The role requires 8–12 hour shifts, weekend work as needed, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. A minimum of three years’ experience and a high school diploma or GED are expected, with adherence to company safety policies.