Track Excavator Operator – Water/Wastewater Project

mwhconstructors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

MWH Constructors in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator (Track Excavator) to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project. You will operate excavators, loaders, and related equipment with a strong focus on safety and production.

The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on experience, the ability to read load charts and maintain daily logs, and compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Ability to comprehend safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, load charts, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of excavator/backhoe/forklift.
• May build level and excavate land surfaces using graders and other construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the excavator/backhoe loading requirements; load charts; critical picks.
• Perform duties with awareness to avoid overloading, obstruction of equipment movement, and working with overhead utilities.
• May operate and maintain window aeration/composting relating equipment. Maintain daily temperature of compost and prepare soil samples for laboratory.
• Communicate effectively to all site personnel.
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage and maintenance.
• Daily maintenance of equipment.
• Identify, report, and correct hazards.
• Perform tasks while upholding health, safety and environmental rules.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Read and understand technical manuals

Understand technical instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MWH Constructors in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator (Track Excavator) to support a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project. You will operate excavators, loaders, and related equipment with a strong focus on safety and production.

The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on experience, the ability to read load charts and maintain daily logs, and compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules.