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Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator-March 2024
Houston
Mar 29, 2026
About Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator

  Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

  Every Person Matters®

  Together We Can Do Great Things®

  This Is More Than a Job®

  Job Summary

  The Excavator operator will assist with all drainage/retaining wall activities and all excavations throughout our project.

  Essential Functions

  Equipment operation under the direction of the supervisor

  Bench and secure all excavations during the operation

  Read cut stakes and grade elevations

  Recognize hazardous conditions and report to the supervisor

  Dig around and assist in exposing live utilities

  Work day, night, and weekends as required

  While operating equipment, communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals

  Perform other labor-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

  This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

  Required Skills & Experience

  5 plus years of excavation/finishing experience on heavy highway road construction projects preferred

  Ability to bench and secure all excavations during operation

  Reliable transportation

  Physical ability to perform assigned labor-related tasks (climbing ladders, climbing in and out of ditches)

  Physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

  General labor skills

  Basic knowledge of operating hand and power tools (hammers, sledgehammers, pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.

  Must be able to work in hot, outdoor conditions and follow directions

  Benefits and EOE

  Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

  401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program

  Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

  Employee assistance program

  For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

  Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

  Notice to Staffing Agencies

  Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.

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