Heavy Equipment Operator (Earthworks & Grading)

orionexternalcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Growth

Job summary

Orion External Careers is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to move construction materials and operate bulldozers, trenchers, graders, and related earth-moving gear at a Houston site. The role demands long shifts (8–12 hours) and occasional weekend work to meet production needs.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of hands-on experience, a solid understanding of construction principles, and the stamina to work outdoors in varying weather while maintaining safety and discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience operating earth-moving equipment.
• Understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments (graders, buckets, and rollers) to tractors with hitch-pins.
• Operates earth-moving equipment.
• Performs inspections of the equipment prior to and at the end of daily operations.
• Greases all appropriate parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Maintains the equipment as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Checks to make sure that equipment functions properly.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes basic repairs to equipment.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisors promptly.

Skills

Earth-moving equipment

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orion External Careers is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to move construction materials and operate bulldozers, trenchers, graders, and related earth-moving gear at a Houston site. The role demands long shifts (8–12 hours) and occasional weekend work to meet production needs.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of hands-on experience, a solid understanding of construction principles, and the stamina to work outdoors in varying weather while maintaining safety and discipline.