Safety‑Focused Heavy Equipment Operator

Orion Marine Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Orion Marine Group in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to move construction materials, dirt and other loads. You will operate excavators, bulldozers, graders and related machines and perform pre- and post-shift inspections.

The role requires endurance for 8–12 hour shifts, weekend work as needed, strict safety compliance and the ability to follow supervisor instructions. Competitive benefits and a strong safety culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience operating earth-moving equipment.
• Understanding of construction principles and procedures.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments (graders, buckets, and rollers) to tractors with hitch-pins.
• Operates earth-moving equipment.
• Performs inspections of the equipment prior to and at the end of daily operations.
• Greases all appropriate parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Maintains the equipment as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Checks to make sure that equipment functions properly.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes basic repairs to equipment.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisors promptly.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.

Skills

Earth-moving equipment

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Orion Marine Group in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to move construction materials, dirt and other loads. You will operate excavators, bulldozers, graders and related machines and perform pre- and post-shift inspections.

The role requires endurance for 8–12 hour shifts, weekend work as needed, strict safety compliance and the ability to follow supervisor instructions. Competitive benefits and a strong safety culture are offered.