Operator - Excavator (Mesquite, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator in Mesquite, TX to support earthwork projects and operate heavy equipment safely on site.

You will perform daily inspections, grade to elevations, and coordinate with crews to meet schedules. Expect shift variability including days, nights, and weekends, and work in all weather conditions.

Austin Bridge & Road is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes skilled construction professionals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety.
• Demonstrates safe work practices consistently.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Operate excavator safely and efficiently.
• Grade to elevations and tolerances.
• Proficiently switch to other machines as needed.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Work hours may include days, nights, and weekends.
• Handle work in various weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Job description

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking experienced Operator - Excavator (Mesquite, TX). We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction professionals that want to excel with us.

The Excavator Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment for earthwork projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections
• Operate equipment in a safe and controlled manner
• Able to grade to elevations and tolerances
• Able to become proficient before advancing to another machine
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Work hours adjusted to meet the project’s needs; days, nights and weekends
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, hot or cold temperatures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
• Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Benefits & Compensation

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge And Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

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