Heavy Equipment Operator - Nevada, TX

Heavy Equipment Operator

• Nevada, TX Nevada, TX $19
• $21 an hour
• Full-time $19
• $21 an hour

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Full-time Job Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator Company:

Texas Native Landscape Supply (an Austin Wood Recycling company)

Location:

Nevada, TX Employment Type:

Full-time Reports To:

Yard/Operations Leadership (as designated by client)

Travel:

Occasional travel outside of Austin area

Compensation:

$19

• 21/hour

Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision; 401(k) (fully vested at year one; up to 4% company match for deferrals of 5%+); PTO; paid holidays; paid bereavement; educational assistance for industry-related certifications. Job Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator supports yard efficiency, safety, and production by operating heavy equipment to move, stage, process, and load materials. This role requires constant situational awareness in a high-traffic outdoor yard environment and is critical to maintaining throughput, order accuracy, and safe material flow. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to: Front-end Wheeled loaders Excavators Dozers Tractors Forklifts Load and unload trucks accurately and safely based on order requirements. Move, stage, and organize materials to maintain efficient yard flow and production. Conduct daily pre-operation equipment inspections and report mechanical or safety issues promptly. Coordinate with yard leads, scale operators, and customer service representatives to ensure correct product selection and loading accuracy. Maintain safe work zones and comply with all site traffic patterns, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety protocols. Support general yard housekeeping, material separation, and organization to improve safety and efficiency. Operate equipment in varying weather conditions while maintaining productivity and safety standards. Required Qualifications Prior experience operating heavy equipment in a yard, front-end loaders, excavators, dozers, or tractor forklifts, recycling, construction, or materials-handling environment or strong demonstrated competency with similar equipment. Ability to safely operate multiple types of heavy equipment in close proximity to people, trucks, and other machinery. Strong safety mindset with consistent adherence to yard and equipment protocols. Reliable attendance and ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment. Forklift and/or heavy equipment certifications. Experience in recycling, wood processing, aggregate, or landscape materials operations. Work Environment / Schedule Outdoor, active yard environment with constant equipment and vehicle traffic Monday

• Friday:

  6:00 a.m.
• 6:00 p.

m.

Saturday:

7:00 a.m.

• 12:00 p.

m. Overtime may be required based on workload What Texas Native Landscape Supply (an Austin Wood Recycling company) Offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) fully vested at year one; up to 4% company match (for 5%+ deferrals) Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave Educational assistance for industry-related certifications How to Apply Scroll down to "Apply to Job." Under "Upload Resume

• " , do one of the following: Drag and drop your resume into the upload box, or Click Upload and select your file Accepted file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, or RTF (under 10MB).

Complete the Personal Information section. Answer any Additional Questions . Click Apply to submit your application. EEO Statement Texas Native Landscape Supply (an Austin Wood Recycling company) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.