Heavy Equipment Operator – Underground Utilities & Construction

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a full-serviceexcavation and pipeline construction company providing comprehensive solutionsfor pipeline and infrastructure projects in Mabank, TX and we are looking tohire an experienced and qualified Heavy Equipment Operator to join their teamand contribute to safe, efficient and successful project completion.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible foroperating heavy machinery to support excavation, trenching, backfilling,grading, and compaction activities.

This role involves operating excavators, backhoes,skid steers, dozers, loaders, trenchers, and rollers on underground utility anddirt projects, including work in confined or challenging areas near activeutilities

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Operate assigned heavy equipment,including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, dozers, loaders, trenchers,rollers, and vacuum excavators safely
  
• Dig & excavate trenches and bellholes to required depths, grades, and alignments while carefully working aroundmarked utilities
  
• Maintain required tolerance zones andcomplete hand digging when working near existing facilities
  
• Handle spoils, bedding, backfill, andcompaction in accordance with specified standards and support density testing
  
• Perform rough and finish grading, sitepreparation, and restoration as assigned
  
• Load, unload, transport and positionmaterials, piping, and equipment throughout the job site
  
• Assist with trench safety measures,including shoring, trench boxes, and proper slope configurations, as directed
  
• Conduct daily pre trip & post tripequipment inspections, greasing, and fluid checks and report any defects & maintenanceconcerns
  
• Assist crew members with hand work, pipelaying, tracer wire, general labor, and site cleanup as needed
  
• Maintain traffic control devices,barricades, and site housekeeping
  
• Comply with all job site safetyprocedures & requirements, including excavation, spotter, and equipmentswing-radius requirements
  

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous heavy equipment operatingexperience on underground utility, gas distribution, or site and dirt projects
  
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipmentin construction or utility environment
  
• Equipment-specific certification
  
• Operator Qualification (OQ) requiredwhen assigned to gas-related work, with covered tasks varying by gas company
  
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, andexcavation safety practices
  
• Valid driver’s license with anacceptable motor vehicle record
  
• Ability to complete required safetytraining provided by the organization
  
• Ability to excavate to specified lineand grade while safely working around existing underground utilities
  
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drugscreening and background check, including a 10-panel non-DOT or 5-panel DOTdrug screen and 10-year background check
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL with equipment-haulingexperience preferred, but not required
  
• Experience using GPS or machine-controlgrading systems
  
• OSHA 10 and Competent Person trainingpreferred, but not required
  
• Experience with pipe laying, gradechecking, or crew supervision
  
• Bilingual in English and Spanishpreferred
  

• Work outdoors year-round in varyingweather conditions
  
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50-75pounds
  
• Frequently climb on and off equipmentand operate controls for extended periods
  
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and workaround open excavations
  
• Wear required personal protectiveequipment, including flame-resistant clothing when applicable
  

What You Can Expect

• Competitive Hourly Compensation
  
• Overtime paid at Time and a Half
  
• Life, dental, and vision insuranceavailable the first of the month following 60 days of employment
  
• After 1 year: 3 paid holidays, 1 week ofvacation, and bereavement pay
  
• After 4 years: 2 weeks of vacation
  

If you are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operatorwho takes pride in quality work, values safety, and enjoys working as part of adependable team, we encourage you to apply. Join a company where your skillsand experience can make a meaningful impact on every project.