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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/YARDMAN

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$53,887 / year median in Texas

+14% projected growth

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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/YARDMAN
Brookshire, TX 77423
TX Posted:
08/25/2026
Industry:
ConstructionHome200
Job Number:
BT527862824
Job Description
EQUIPMENT & YARD
LEADMonday
  • Friday 6:00 am
  • until job is complete$21.00
  • $22.
00 per hour
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONSOperate yard and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently, including sit-down forklifts (up to 30,000 lbs), front-end loaders, and overhead bridge and jib cranesLoad, unload, move, and stage raw materials and finished products in the yard and storage areasLead and support daily yard operations, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedulePerform routine equipment inspections and basic upkeep to ensure safe operation and minimize downtimeMaintain proper organization and storage of materials, ensuring inventory is clearly identified and accessibleOversee yard cleanliness and organization, maintaining a safe and professional outdoor work environmentCommunicate expectations clearly and hold self and team members accountable to safety, quality, and productivity standardsAssist with short
  • and long-term planning to support production and yard workflowPromote continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and material handling processes 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Prior experience operating forklifts, loaders, or similar heavy equipment requiredAbility to safely handle heavy materials in an outdoor environmentMechanical aptitude and ability to identify basic equipment issuesLeadership mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independentlyStrong attention to detail with an eye for consistency and organizationDependable, self-motivated team player with strong communication skillsAbility to work Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays as neededAbility to lift, move, and manage materials in a physically demanding rolePrecast concrete or construction material handling experience preferred but not required #psbrenham