Light Equipment Operator-Abilene

PCL Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement

PCL Certification benefits

NCCER certification

Apprenticeship program

Job summary

PCL Construction is hiring for a Light Equipment Operator at the Duroc Data Center Project in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on operating light equipment and maintaining safety on a busy construction site.

The position offers a 5x10 schedule with incentive pay, 401(k), EAP, and clear paths for advancement, including NCCER certification and apprenticeship opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience operating light construction equipment is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work as part of a crew.
• Willingness to perform routine maintenance and document logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment (Skidsteer, Bobcat, small forklift, tractor, bus, roller, street sweeper) safely.
• Perform start-up/shut down procedures and basic maintenance.
• Document maintenance logs and follow project specifications.
• Support site tasks and maintain clear barricades and travel paths.
• Load/unload materials and prioritize tasks per schedule.

Tools

Skidsteer

Bobcat

Small forklift

Tractor

Bus

Roller

Street sweeper

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We are currently hiring at our Duroc Data Center Project in Abilene, Texas!

Position Hiring

Light Equipment Operator

Pay Rate

$34.00

Incentive Rate

$10.00 (will be combined with base rate)

Work Schedule

5x10’s (subject to change)

Other Incentives

• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to advance with Company

• become PCL Certified and earn vacation time, mileage pay from project to project and increased wages
• get NCCER certified within craft trade while working at PCL (applies to specific craft trade)
• helpers enroll in Apprenticeship program and advance in craft trade

Job Responsibilities

• Some light equipment vary from Skidsteer, Bobcat, Small forklift, tractor, bus, roller, street sweeper
• Work safely at all times and promote safety to others around you.
• Perform required start-up and shut down procedures and light maintenance on equipment.
• Document maintenance logs on assigned equipment.
• Operate gasoline, diesel, pneumatic, or electrical powered equipment to move objects or material according to project specifications.
• Scoop, lift, swing, or dump material.
• Understand and implement Red Tag procedures relating to equipment in a safe manner
• Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
• Assist in checking that areas are barricaded and travel paths are clear..
• Load and unload trucks and/or rail cars.
• Prioritize tasks according to job schedule and direction.
• Identify and assemble all necessary materials and equipment for a particular task and deliver those items where they are needed on the project site.
• Keep track of all components and materials for your project tasks.
• Participate fully in health, safety, quality, and environmental processes.

Site Access Requirements

• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test

PCL is an innovative, safety-oriented company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Job Posting Information

JobPosting: Sep 03, 2026

ClosingDate: Ongoing

PrimaryLocation: United States-Texas-Abilene