Lead Excavator Operator

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Weekly paychecks

Employee stock benefits

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education assistance

Mental health support

Legal & financial consultations

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

HSA contributions

Local travel opportunities

Overtime pay

Job summary

Garney in Texas is seeking a Lead Excavator Operator to join a crew and perform duties including safe machine operation, trenching, backfilling, and final cleanup. You will maintain the excavator and follow safety signals while contributing to project progress with reliable, skilled workmanship.

The role requires 5+ years of construction experience, strong equipment knowledge, overtime willingness, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years of construction experience.
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew
• Perform operator level maintenance on the machine
• Understand safe working loads and signals
• Handle trench boxes of all sizes and shapes

Skills

Construction experience

Equipment maintenance

Overtime availability

Willing to travel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Lead Excavator Operator (13422)

Requisition ID13422-Posted08/12/2026-TX-SInton-Craft Professionals-5-7 Years-Local Travel

An Excavator Operator jobis available at Garney. To be considered for this position you must have previous construction experience. As an Excavator Operator, you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final clean up. The operator may perform functions of a laborer as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Operate an excavator safely as part of a crew
• Perform operator level maintenance on the machine
• Understand safe working loads and signals
• Handle trench boxes of all sizes and shapes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Five years of construction experience
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance
• Must be able to work overtime
• Must be willing to travel

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
  
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
  
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
  
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
  
• Student loan resources
  
• Weekly paychecks
  
• Paid time off
  
• 8 paid holidays
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
  
• Free life insurance and disability policy
  
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
  
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
  
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
  
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
  
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.