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Operator - Excavator (Mesquite, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road
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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
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 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. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish . 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 . No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance