Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Brownsville, TX

A Heavy Equipment Operator in the construction industry operates large machinery, such as bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, which are utilized for construction projects. Their key responsibilities include maneuvering heavy equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance checks, and ensuring the machinery is in good working order. They are essential to the construction process as they clear and grade land, excavate earth, lift heavy materials, and perform other tasks that require specialized equipment. They also should have a thorough understanding of safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents on the job site.

Potential Heavy Equipment Operators should possess excellent hand-eye coordination, physical stamina, technical skills, and mechanical knowledge. They should also understand how to read blueprints and topographic maps. It's crucial for them to have certification from a recognized heavy equipment operator training school, and some states may require a commercial driver's license (CDL). Before becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator, a person may have roles such as a Construction Laborer, Forklift Operator, or Truck Driver. These positions can provide valuable experience in the construction industry, and help individuals gain familiarity with different types of machinery.

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Light Equipment Operator Journeyman in Brownsville, Texas

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 1 day ago

JOB TITLE: Light Equipment Operator Journeyman JOB DESCRIPTION: Operators light equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, dump trucks, fuel trucks, and trailer trucks....

419 - Equipment Operator I

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 8 days ago

Title: 419 - Equipment Operator I Organization: EPW: Street Patching PUB Department: Street Patching - PUB Location: Rate of Pay: $13.98 Job Summary The Equipment Operator I is responsible for...

417 - Equipment Operator II

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 27 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 27 days ago

Removes debris, litter, earth, or pavement; loads material into trucks; locates and excavates underground structures or pipelines; set poles; clears land or mows grassy areas, such as parks, playgrounds...

418 - Equipment Operator III

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 29 days ago

Removes debris, litter, earth, or pavement; loads material into trucks; locates and excavates underground structures or pipelines; sets poles; clears land or mows grassy areas, such as parks, playgrounds...

418 - Equipment Operator II

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Removes debris, litter, earth, or pavement; loads material into trucks; locates and excavates underground structures or pipelines; set poles; clears land or mows grassy areas, such as parks, playgrounds...

415 - Equipment Operator III

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Removes debris, litter, earth, or pavement; loads material into trucks; locates and excavates underground structures or pipelines; sets poles; clears land or mows grassy areas, such as parks, playgrounds...

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROAD PAVING CREW (7 vacancies)

  • San Benito, TX (10 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Benito, TX (10 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PAY GRADE: 112 - $ 35,884.00 minimum salary Purpose of Classification Performs technical work in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of road and drainage infrastructure...

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROAD PAVING CREW (2 Vacancies)

  • San Benito, TX (10 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Benito, TX (10 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PAY GRADE: 110 - $ 32,547.00 minimum salary Purpose of Classification Performs technical work in the maintenance, repair, or construction of road and drainage...

Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Crane Operator s needed for a construction project in Brownsville, TX! Trillium Construction is looking for Crane Operator s that are able to operate all hydraulic cranes within a construction...

Heavy Equipment Operator Precinct 2

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 45+ days ago

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PAY GRADE: 112 - $ 35,884.00 minimum salary Purpose of Classification Performs technical work in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of road and drainage infrastructure...

Light Equipment Operator Precinct 4

  • La Feria, TX (23 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Feria, TX (23 miles from Brownsville, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PAY GRADE: 110 - $ 32,547.00 minimum salary Purpose of Classification Performs technical work in the maintenance, repair, or construction of road and drainage...

Demographic Data for Brownsville, TX

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Brownsville, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Brownsville, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.3%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.1%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Brownsville, TX
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


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