POSITION SUMMARY
McCarthy Building Companies is looking for a skilled Equipment Operator for an exciting project in La Porte, TX. In this role, you will operate a variety of construction equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, off-road trucks, skid steers, etc.) in commercial, civil, or marine projects. The ideal applicant has 3 to 5+ years of experience as an equipment operator and maneuvers equipment in a safe manner.
McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals:
Safety-First Mindset
Paid Holidays (7)
Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Retirement
Professional Development
Referral Cash Bonuses!
McCarthys core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company. Together, we can build great things
RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes Crew Task Hazard Analysis (THA) logs daily
Recognize hazards and danger zones
Plan and execute work independently
Read and interpret blueprints
Perform material calculations
Properly identify soil types
Know and execute excavation safety systems (sloping, shoring, trench, and boxes)
Complete shallow and deep trenching excavations activities
Rough and fine grading with dozer (GPS)
Safely Load and unload materials
Drive water truck/off road truck
Completes machine load charts
Operate long reach excavator and motor grader
Operate walk behind roller compactor and plate compactor
Operate small construction equipment (front loader, mixer, forklift, and skid steer)
Inspect and provide basic maintenance on equipment
Train and mentor less experienced workforce
Coordinate work with other trades
QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience with self-perform earthwork operations in commercial, civil, or marine environments
Must be able to use laser level
Identify and use common construction materials, hand tools, and power/electrical tools (hammer, shovel, water pump, measuring tape, hammer drill, drill, Sawzall, skill-saw, vibrators, saw, demolition hammer, etc.)
Understand construction terminology
Understand look ahead schedule and job sequences
Understand logistics and traffic control plan
Proven commitment to Safety
Work in an organized manner
Able to work night shifts when needed
Must have reliable transportation to/from the job site
Ability to work independently and follow instructions
Must be self-motivated and can work well with others
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
Ability to perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of material weighing 50 pounds
Ability to squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces
Minimum age 18+
Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthys Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.