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Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operator

Rangeline Group

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 33 - 33

Posted: 12 September 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

The Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operator will take on the vital responsibility of executing tasks related to operating heavy equipment with a focus on excavation backfilling and loading. They will work diligently both independently and collaboratively adhering to established procedures and guidelines. Daily equipment inspections and compliance with safety standards are of utmost importance. This role also requires a keen awareness of safety requirements as it involves working in a dynamic construction environment with various physical challenges. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be required to work under various weather conditions to ensure that safety remains a top priority.

Key Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment (backhoes bulldozers skid steer loaders trenchers etc.) used in building construction landscape construction and utility excavation/installation/maintenance projects.
Observes and examines colored flags and ground markings indicating the location of underground utilities and structures.
Excavates dimensions as specified by construction drawings sketches grade markers and/or verbal instructions.
Performs backfilling and grading operations to specified grades. Loads flatbed truck dump truck or pickup truck with excavated soils or building materials such as stone sand aggregate or asphalt.
Drives crew truck and tow trailers to transport tools crew and equipment to the site.
Performs preventative maintenance such as general equipment cleaning checking fluid levels lubrication maintaining tire pressures and changing implements or attachments.
Performs other ground maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Knowledge of heavy equipment used in excavation backfilling and loading operations including their capacities and physical limitations.
Proficiency in operating various equipment such as wheel or crawler-type backhoes large and small tractors skid steer loaders trenchers grader blades flatbed trucks pickup trucks hand and portable electric tools with the ability to excavate and move materials precisely.
Spatial awareness to understand your location in relation to the environment and the position of other objects.
Capacity to work safely and efficiently in the role.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: Five years of heavy equipment operation.
Certifications/Licenses: OSHA 30 preferred minimum OSHA 10 preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. 40 hours per week with an opportunity for overtime (as project schedule allows). This position typically involves standard business hours it may frequently require flexibility including long hours weekend work night work overtime travel and remaining on-call.

Physical Demands: The role involves a variety of physical activities including sitting standing walking driving climbing squatting reaching grasping pushing pulling bending lifting weights of up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift using fingers for tasks communicating verbally listening and maintaining visual perception.

Work Environment: The work environment involves an equal balance of indoor and outdoor settings. There may be potential exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for periods exceeding one hour. Workers may experience distracting or uncomfortable noise levels and vibrations affecting the body or extremities. There is a risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts and electricity. Additionally theres a possibility of exposure to fumes odors or other substances that may impact respiration and skin.

Employment with RUTS Construction is at-will and contingent upon successful completion of a background check and any pre-employment requirements relevant to your role.

Please sign and return this letter by expirydate to confirm your acceptance of both the offer and the job description. Were excited to welcome you to the RUTS Construction team and look forward to the contributions youll bring!

Disclaimer: This job description may not include every assigned duty responsibility or aspect of the job and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

RUTS Construction is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters respect fairness and inclusion.

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