Heavy Equipment Operator - (SA/AUS)

At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong.

About the Role

We have a current opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator for our Bus Station project and other infrastructure projects in the San Antonio/Austin area.

Who You Are

• Safety Oriented – You are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring that both you and your team adhere to safety protocols on the jobsite.
• Focused – The small things matter to you. You bring a keen attention to detail.
• Relationship Builder – You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
• Critical Thinker – You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
• Deadline Driven – You're prepared to put extra effort when it's needed to meet the deadlines that are critical to this industry.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Experience with backhoes, excavator, skid steer, water truck, and wheel loaders
• Must have experience in the Water, Sewer, Storm Drain or underground utility field/charging stations
• General knowledge of confined space entry, construction, complex pumping systems, electrical
• Competent and knowledgeable relating to OSHA excavation requirements
• Knowledge of construction stakes and grades
• Daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections; maintain daily log
• Must be eligible for airport badging process

Pay

Salary Range: $28.00/hour - $35.00/hour. This is a Private Base Rate. This position is Prevailing Wage/Davis Bacon Eligible depending on project assignment. Additional fringe benefits may per project designated wage determination.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k)
• $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays)
• Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
• Pharmacy discounts
• Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
• Wellness Resources:
  • Free telehealth Health Joy App
  • Free peer coach support (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
  • CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
  • Employee Assistance Support
  • Hearing Aid discount plan
  • Laser VisionCare discount plan
• Learning & Development:
  • Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
  • Professional & Leadership Development Training
  • Skill Development Training
  • Mentorship Program
  • On-The-Job & Classroom Training
• Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!