Heavy Equipment Operator

The Opportunity

You will play a vital role in executing critical civil infrastructure projects across the Greater Houston area by safely operating heavy machinery. This position offers a direct pathway to build a long-term career with a stable, family-oriented contractor that actively invests in your professional advancement. By delivering high-quality excavation and utility work, you will directly impact the development and safety of local communities.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Operate excavators, loaders, dozers, backhoes, skid steers, and rollers safely and efficiently on active jobsites.
• Excavate trenches and install critical water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and drainage systems according to project blueprints.
• Execute precise grading, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation tasks to meet engineering specifications.
• Conduct mandatory daily equipment inspections and perform basic preventive maintenance to ensure fleet reliability.
• Read and interpret grade stakes, construction plans, and complex utility layouts to guide structural accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with field crews, pipe layers, and supervisors to maintain high daily productivity and safe excavation zones.
• Identify and document potential site hazards, existing underground utilities, or equipment deficiencies immediately.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience operating heavy equipment in civil construction environments.
• Direct operational knowledge of underground utility installation, drainage systems, or heavy civil earthwork.
• Proven ability to navigate heavy machinery safely around active utility lines, open trenches, and ground crews.
• Strong track record of professional reliability, punctual attendance, and strict compliance with safety regulations.
• Possession of a Valid TX Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Hands-on experience working with modern GPS machine control systems.
• Possession of an active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Prior experience operating on municipal infrastructure projects for the City of Houston, Harris County, or TxDOT.
• Strong bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off including scheduled holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Structured training programs to support your career growth.
• Annual company events and team-building gatherings.
• Clear internal promotion pathways into foreman and superintendent positions.

About Us

DL Glover Utilities is a premier civil infrastructure contractor dedicated to delivering top-tier underground utility, drainage, and paving solutions. We foster a supportive, family-oriented culture rooted in safety, integrity, and performance, ensuring our workforce is equipped with modern machinery and long-term career stability. Learn more at dlginfrastructureservices.com.