Heavy Equipment Operator - Grading & Site Prep

Saber-Power-Services; Rosharon (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saber Power Services is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate a range of heavy construction equipment on outdoor projects around Rosharon, TX. You will move earth, load materials, and prep surfaces according to project specifications while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards.

The role requires constant awareness of site conditions, collaboration with crew members, and the ability to follow procedures to prevent hazards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction site safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and meet established performance standards.
• Skill in operating and controlling heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to judge distances, slopes, grades, and clearances accurately.
• Ability to make decisions based on established procedures, job plans, and safety standards.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to surroundings while operating machinery.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with crew members and supervisors.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to identify equipment issues and perform routine checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy construction equipment including dump trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, motor graders, tracked excavators, water trucks, and other machinery used in excavation, grading, and site development.
• Perform earthmoving operations such as excavating, grading, trenching, loading, hauling, and spreading materials including dirt, sand, gravel, rock, and debris.
• Follow all established safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Identify and take proactive steps to avoid hazards such as underground utilities, overhead power lines, unstable ground conditions, nearby workers, and moving equipment.
• Locate and verify underground utilities and services such as water lines, gas lines, electrical conduits, and communication cables prior to beginning excavation activities.
• Monitor machine operations continuously to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct routine equipment checks including inspection of fuel levels, hydraulic systems, fluid levels, tires or tracks, and safety features before and during operation.
• Adjust and operate machine controls such as hand wheels, pedals, switches, throttles, and levers to control equipment attachments including blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Start and shut down machinery safely while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and equipment.
• Coordinate equipment movements with ground personnel and other equipment operators using hand signals, radio communication, or verbal instructions.
• Position machinery accurately to lift, load, move, and place materials according to job specifications and supervisor direction.
• Drive and maneuver heavy equipment across construction sites, making multiple passes over work areas to clear vegetation, remove topsoil, level ground, or shape terrain.
• Load trucks or other transport vehicles with soil, gravel, rock, or debris for hauling and disposal.
• Assist with job site preparation, including clearing land, preparing foundations, digging trenches, and grading surfaces for roads, utilities, or structures.
• Maintain awareness of changing site conditions including weather, ground stability, and nearby construction activity.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or site issues promptly to supervisors.
• Ensure adequate fuel supply and coordinate refueling activities to minimize downtime.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, lubricating parts, and checking filters when required.
• Support other crew members and participate in general construction activities when equipment operation is not required.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Dump trucks

Bulldozers

Front-end loaders

Motor graders

Tracked excavators

Job description

Saber Power Services is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate a range of heavy construction equipment on outdoor projects around Rosharon, TX. You will move earth, load materials, and prep surfaces according to project specifications while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards.

The role requires constant awareness of site conditions, collaboration with crew members, and the ability to follow procedures to prevent hazards.