Construction Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
We're looking for an experienced Equipment Operator to join our field crew. Most of our work is in the San Antonio–Austin corridor, where we're taking on more commercial site work: excavation, grading, and fill on projects alongside general contractors and other trades. We also run ranch and land clearing projects in more remote parts of the state, so some travel is part of the job. On ranch work, operators often work independently with limited supervision. On commercial sites, you'll work from plans, follow site safety requirements, and coordinate with other crews. We need someone who can do both well.

Responsibilities

All Projects

• Operate compact track loaders, excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and basic field maintenance
• Communicate job conditions, progress, and issues to the operations team

Farm & Ranch / Land Clearing

• Run forestry mulching and rock crushing attachments to clear brush, trees, and rock
• Build and shape ponds, stock tanks, and ranch roads
• Work independently on remote sites and manage your own daily progress
• Handle manual work when needed, such as chainsaw work, hand clearing, and cleanup

Site Work: Excavation, Grading & Fill

• Perform excavation, cut/fill, grading, and backfill work to plan and grade specifications
• Read and work from site plans, grading plans, and grade stakes; hit elevations and tolerances
• Follow all company, GC, and site-specific safety requirements, including PPE, site orientations, excavation and trench safety, and utility locate procedures
• Work alongside general contractors, utility crews, and other trades while keeping your work area safe and coordinated

Requirements

All Positions

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must live in the San Antonio or Austin area
• Able to work outdoors in Texas heat, varied terrain, and changing weather
• Available Monday through Friday; occasional overtime may be required

Farm & Ranch / Land Clearing

• Self-motivated and dependable when working alone with limited supervision
• Willing to travel to remote projects, including occasional overnight stays during the work week
• Comfortable handling a chainsaw and doing manual labor when needed

Site Work: Excavation, Grading & Fill

• Experience with excavation, grading, and fill work on commercial or site development projects
• Ability to read and work from site plans and grade stakes
• Solid understanding of job site safety practices; OSHA 10 or 30 a plus
• Comfortable working on multi-trade job sites and taking direction from a site superintendent

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Class A CDL. This is a big plus. We run a hot shot rig, and a CDL holder may help haul equipment between job sites.
• Experience with mulcher and rock crusher attachments
• Experience with GPS or laser grade control
• Bilingual in Spanish and English. Our field crew works in both languages.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience: [$XX–$XX/hr]
• Per diem and fuel card for qualifying travel to remote sites
• Accommodations provided at some remote sites during the work week
• 401(k) available after 500 hours worked, with additional benefits in development
• Company-provided equipment
• Steady Monday–Friday work with a growing company

How to Apply
If you have solid dirt work experience and want steady work with a crew that takes pride in what it does, apply today with your resume and a short summary of the equipment you've run and the types of projects you've worked on.

Rotten Apple Services is a growing land management and heavy equipment contractor serving ranch and commercial clients across Central, South, and Hill Country Texas. Our work covers forestry mulching, rock crushing, pond and stock tank construction, road grading, and commercial site work, including excavation, grading, and fill. We take pride in quality work, well-maintained equipment, and a crew that gets the job done right.

Company Description

Rotten Apple Services is a growing land management and heavy equipment contractor serving ranch and commercial clients across Central, South, and Hill Country Texas. Our work covers forestry mulching, rock crushing, pond and stock tank construction, road grading, and commercial site work, including excavation, grading, and fill. We take pride in quality work, well-maintained equipment, and a crew that gets the job done right.