Heavy Equipment Operator — Earthmoving & Grading

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

ESPP

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil in Madisonville, TX, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team. The role requires operating a range of machinery, reading blueprints and grade stakes, and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of civil construction experience, a valid driver’s license (CDL helpful), and the ability to work outdoors in various weather, with pre-employment drug screening and background checks completed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years experience operating heavy equipment in a civil construction environment.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL Class A or B is a plus.
• Ability to read construction plans and grade stakes.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment (excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, compactors) as required.
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Read blueprints, grade stakes, and other construction documents to guide operation.
• Execute earthmoving, grading, trenching, and other heavy civil tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Adhere to safety policies, OSHA regulations, and keep work area clean.

Skills

Equipment operation

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety

Pre-op checks

Team communication

CDL preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Primoris Heavy Civil in Madisonville, TX, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team. The role requires operating a range of machinery, reading blueprints and grade stakes, and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of civil construction experience, a valid driver’s license (CDL helpful), and the ability to work outdoors in various weather, with pre-employment drug screening and background checks completed.