Heavy Equipment Operator - Growth & Full Benefits

SMALLWOOD MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC; Gilmer (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Product discounts for employees

Job summary

Smallwood Management Company LLC is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join its ranch team. You will operate power-driven machinery, including backhoes, bulldozers, and track hoes, to move dirt and materials safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, strong knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to work on uneven terrain in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction, excavation, agriculture, ranching, land management, or related field.
• Experience operating backhoes, bulldozers, track hoes/excavators, skid steers, loaders, tractors, or similar machinery.
• Experience performing dirt work, grading, excavation, land clearing, trenching, road work, or material handling.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment operation, safety procedures, and routine preventative maintenance.
• Experience working safely around employees, utilities, structures, livestock, and other equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely on uneven or changing terrain and in varying outdoor conditions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform routine inspections, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately and timely.
• Maintain strong knowledge about operation, safety, and maintenance of equipment.
• Safely operate equipment in presence of field crew members and utilities, focusing on safety of all persons and property.
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed.
• Manipulate equipment on unlevel working surface.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
• Perform routine maintenance or repairs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Equipment inspection

Tools

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Track hoe/Excavator

Skid steer

Loader

Tractor

Job description

Smallwood Management Company LLC is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join its ranch team. You will operate power-driven machinery, including backhoes, bulldozers, and track hoes, to move dirt and materials safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, strong knowledge of safety procedures, and the ability to work on uneven terrain in outdoor conditions.