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• Per Diem Offered Lockhart, Texas
• Posted on September 9, 2026 Published By Tristen Watson Trillium Construction is now hiring excavator operators for long term employment in Lockhart, TX!

Retention bonus available after 90 days! We are looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. We are looking for an experienced operator to join our team and operate heavy machinery in an engineering setting. Pay rate is $41 an hour plus $110/day site stipend when working in Lockhart. When traveling out of Lockhart, accommodations and per diem will be provided. Scope of Work This position shall perform the following tasks as directed by the

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Equipment Operation & Safety

• Operate Dozers, Excavators, Compactors, Rollers, Track loaders, and Water trucks Conduct safety/tailgate meetings and enforce all safety regulations on jobsite Travel & Scheduling
• This position must be available for long-distance day travel (100+ miles) and multi-day out-of-state work as needed.
• Flexibility is required to adjust to varying equipment deployment and service schedules, including early mornings or weekends when necessary. Work Location & Hours
• 8-hour shifts; with some possibility of overtime
• Day shift with potential for evening shifts in the future
• Monday through Friday
• Some travel may exceed 100 miles/day or require overnight stays Apply now! Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
• 5+ years of underground/surface construction experience
• Able to safely demonstrate the proper skill and knowledge of operating heavy equipment with operating and safety certification a plus
• Basic knowledge of stripping, demolition and excavation for all site work activities
• Thorough understanding of the construction trade
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to pass preemployment screenings #travelers Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years.

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