Heavy Equipment Operator - Per Diem Offered

Trillium Staffing; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Site stipend

Accommodations and per diem

Job summary

Trillium Construction in Lockhart, TX is hiring experienced excavator operators for long-term employment. The role involves operating heavy equipment on site within an engineering setting and ensuring safety on the job. Pay is $41 per hour plus a $110 daily site stipend while in Lockhart, with accommodations and per diem when traveling.

A retention bonus is offered after 90 days. Applicants should have 5+ years in heavy equipment operating and underground/surface construction, plus reliable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• 5+ years of underground/surface construction experience.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Certification in operating heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate Dozers, Excavators, Compactors, Rollers, Track loaders, and Water trucks.
• Conduct safety/tailgate meetings and enforce all safety regulations on jobsite.

Skills

Heavy equipment operating

Underground/surface construction

Safety certification

Reliable transportation

Job description

Trillium Construction is now hiring excavator operators for long term employment in Lockhart, TX! Retention bonus available after 90 days!

We are looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. We are looking for an experienced operator to join our team and operate heavy machinery in an engineering setting.

Pay rate is$41 an hour plus $110/day site stipend when working in Lockhart. . When traveling out of Lockhart, accommodations and per diem will be provided.

Scope of Work

• This position shall perform the following tasks as directed by the Company:
• Equipment Operation & Safety
• Operate Dozers, Excavators, Compactors, Rollers, Track loaders, and Water trucks
• Conduct safety/tailgate meetings and enforce all safety regulations on jobsite

Travel & Scheduling

• This position must be available for long-distance day travel (100+ miles) and multi-day out-of-state work as needed.
• Flexibility is required to adjust to varying equipment deployment and service schedules, including early mornings or weekends when necessary.

Work Location & Hours

• 8-hour shifts; with some possibility of overtime
• Day shift with potential for evening shifts in the future
• Monday through Friday
• Some travel may exceed 100 miles/day or require overnight stays

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
• 5+ years of underground/surface construction experience
• Able to safely demonstrate the proper skill and knowledge of operating heavy equipment with operating and safety certification a plus
• Basic knowledge of stripping, demolition and excavation for all site work activities
• Thorough understanding of the construction trade
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to pass preemployment screenings

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Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.