Equipment Operator

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Location: San Antonio, TX & Surrounding Areas

Position: Small Equipment Operator – Underground Utility Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Pay Based on Experience & Equipment Proficiency

AR Utilities & Excavation LLC is an established site utility construction company currently accepting applications for experienced Small Equipment Operators to join our underground utility construction crews.

Our company specializes in underground utility installation, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and fire protection systems for commercial and civil construction projects.

We are seeking dependable, hardworking, and safety-conscious individuals with experience operating small construction equipment in active construction environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, trenchers, compactors, and other small construction equipment. Applicants should be familiar with underground utility construction and willing to assist with general construction activities when equipment operation is not required.

This is a hands-on position that requires both equipment operation and physical labor. Applicants must be willing to work alongside pipe layers, laborers, and other crew members to complete daily construction activities.

Applicants should have experience operating one or more of the following:

• Skid Steers
• Compact Track Loaders
• Mini Excavators
• Trenchers
• Walk-Behind Trenchers
• Vibratory Rollers
• Plate Compactors
• Trench Compactors
• Jumping Jack Compactors
• Small Backhoes
• Other Small Construction Equipment

Experience operating multiple types of equipment is preferred and will be considered when determining compensation.

• Safely and efficiently operate assigned small construction equipment.
• Perform minor excavation and trenching for underground utility installations.
• Assist with excavation for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and fire line construction.
• Operate skid steers and compact track loaders to move materials, load trucks, and maintain jobsites.
• Operate mini excavators to perform trench excavation, utility exposure, and backfill activities.
• Perform grading, leveling, and site preparation work.
• Operate trench compactors, rollers, and other compaction equipment.
• Assist with placing pipe bedding materials and back filling utility trenches.
• Load, unload, and transport materials around active construction sites.
• Work closely with foremen and utility crews to maintain daily production schedules.

• Assist with the installation of underground water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and fire protection utilities.
• Understand basic trench excavation, pipe bedding, back filling, and compaction procedures.
• Follow construction stakes, utility markings, and directions provided by foremen.
• Assist with the installation of pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, and other utility structures.
• Recognize existing underground utilities and exercise caution when working near them.
• Assist with exposing existing utilities using approved excavation methods.
• Maintain proper excavation depths and grades as directed by the foreman.
• Perform general construction labor when equipment operation is not required.

• Conduct daily pre-operation equipment inspections.
• Check fluid levels, hydraulic systems, tracks, tires, and attachments.
• Perform routine maintenance, including greasing, cleaning, and checking equipment condition.
• Report mechanical problems, equipment damage, and unsafe operating conditions immediately.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and professional condition.
• Operate equipment responsibly to…