Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavation & Grading Pro

orionhiddencareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Dental,Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Job summary

Orion Hidden Careers is seeking an experienced equipment operator to move construction materials and clear job sites using bulldozers, trench excavators, graders, and related machinery. This role requires long shifts (8–12 hours) and potential weekend work.

You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections, grease and maintain parts, and report malfunctions to supervisors. A minimum of three years of experience and a high school diploma or GED (preferred) are required, with strong safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience operating earth-moving equipment.
• 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.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
• All employees must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Orion Hidden Careers is seeking an experienced equipment operator to move construction materials and clear job sites using bulldozers, trench excavators, graders, and related machinery. This role requires long shifts (8–12 hours) and potential weekend work.

You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections, grease and maintain parts, and report malfunctions to supervisors. A minimum of three years of experience and a high school diploma or GED (preferred) are required, with strong safety and