Equipment Operator

Salary Confidential

Position range in Ector County $38k - $57k Per Year

Equipment Operator

BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION

Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Location: Midland, TX

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16904326

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 8/8/2025

Updated: 8/11/2025

Expires: 9/7/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Age

18 and up

CDL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Bird Electric Enterprises

Opportunity Type : Craft (non-union)

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Apprentice will receive classroom and on the job training for Construction Equipment Operator.

Key Responsibilities

Safety and Work Habits

Demonstrate positive working habits and work attendance

Practice safety procedures including pre task and planning and identifying hazards

Demonstrate knowledge of performing Lock Out Tag Out and other safety requirements

Use and Care Hand Tools, Power Tools, Equipment and Machinery

Identify, select, and properly use tools, equipment, machinery, and materials

Load, move, and unload materials and equipment to the appropriate locations

Inspect, clean, and service tools, equipment, and machinery as required

Operate Heavy-Duty Construction or Installation Equipment and Machinery

Operate machinery such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes by properly using ignitions, throttles, switches, levers, and pedals to operate

Properly use and position trucks, tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or other machinery to load and move dirt, rocks, materials, and equipment

Load, secure, lift or hoist materials and equipment through proper hand and audio signals

Codes, Standards, Plans, Drawings, and Schematics

Review blueprints, plans, or diagrams to identify work requirements and sequences

Properly use lift plans and schematics to accurately excavate, transport and/or place materials

Document and record of use of materials and equipment, and any nonconformances

Locate underground services, including pipes and wires, prior to beginning work

Attend a sequence of Related Technical Instruction which will be delivered through a combination of traditional classroom training, virtual training and or independent study, which may include electronic media. Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, sequence of instructional competencies/modules are a suggestion only. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 144 hours per year of related instruction from a combination of three areas: (1) Introduction to Construction; (2) Safety; and (3) Concentration or Elective areas. Courses may be substituted if needed due to local conditions, training providers, job specific roles and responsibilities, or planned career pathways.

Apprenticeship Orientation (Including Anti-Harassment Training)

Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)

Introduction to Construction Math

Introduction to Hand Tools

Introduction to Power Tools

Introduction to Construction Drawings

Introduction to Basic Rigging

Basic Communication Skills

Basic Employability Skills

Introduction to Materials Handling

Orientation to the Trade

Heavy Equipment Safety

Identification of Heavy Equipment

Utility Tractors

Grades

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations

NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction

NCCER Rigger

NCCER Site Layout

Minimum Qualifications

0 - 9 months experience or 0 - 1500 hours as an equipment operator. Developing knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated. A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins. Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads. Must be at least 18 years of age.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations

NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction

NCCER Rigger

NCCER Site Layout

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.

Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

Requires repetitive movement.

Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Typical construction site environment

Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.

Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions

Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

Work around hazardous equipment.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Competencies

Salary Plan

EQU: Equipment Operations

Job Grade

002

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Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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