Equipment Operator (On-Site)

Equipment Operator (On-Site)

Apply now Job No: 499850

FT/PT: Full-time

Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular

Location: Garwood, TX

City: Garwood

State: Texas

Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

LCRA Garwood Irrigation Division is currently looking for an equipment operator to work in the Garwood and Lakeside Irrigation Divisions! In this position, you will operate heavy equipment such as scrapers, bulldozers, cranes, boom trucks, trench diggers, forklifts, vacuum truck, dump trucks and transport equipment. If you're ready to join an experienced team, at an established company, and contribute to our mission of enhancing the lives of the Texans we serve, then we want you to apply!

You will be trusted to:

• Assist in the operation of equipment as assigned for construction projects. Assist in the clearing, grading of roads and surfaces. Clean and maintain canal systems. May assist in the building and repair of bridges or other large structures as assigned by work area.
• Maintain equipment. Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate, and make minor adjustments and repairs on the equipment or, may make arrangements for major repairs and overhaul as needed.
• Participate in training to gain greater knowledge of procedures, tools and equipment operation pertinent to assigned work area.
• Assist and/or direct lower-level employees (such as helpers and temporary workers) in the practice of safe and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (Garwood, Lakeside, Gulf Coast, Lane City etc.) as scheduled.

You qualify with:

• Two or more years of experience in operating large equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, cranes, farm equipment or other construction-related machinery or other relevant experience.

You are a great fit with:

• Class A Texas commercial driver's license

You gain:

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources ... or email .... Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.