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Heavy Equipment Operator
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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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Position range in Hidalgo County $30k - $42k Per Year Heavy Equipment Operator
W.T. Byler Co Inc.
Occupation:
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Location:
Mcallen, TX - 78503
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
07/22/2026
Positions available: 5
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/26/2026
Expires:
09/29/2026
Job #: 17044551
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Full Time Experience
24 Month(s) DL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
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•Various worksites throughout Texas
•Employer provides per diem
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Job Type:
Full-time, Long-term employment
Salary:
Commensurate with experience General Operate heavy equipment (rolling) at WT Byler projects including commercial, industrial, railroad and retail locations. This position will require the ability to travel (travel compensation available for some assignments). Key Responsibilities Ensuring that project safety and health is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and procedures, including client standards and requirements Operates one of the following: backhoe, front end loader, excavator, bulldozer, track hoe, motor grader, and/or off-road dump truck Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures or the intended use for the equipment Complete and submits equipment inspections per project requirements Requirements for Employment 2+ years of experience operating heavy rolling equipment Current valid driver license and clean driving record Ability to travel for extended project assignments Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test, background check and physical