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Civil Operator

Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site

$42K - $55K/yr

Your Job The jobsite located in Mont Belvieu, TX , has an opening for a Civil Operator. Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for civil operator in the United States is $71,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $73,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Civil Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery and equipment used in construction, earthworks, and infrastructure projects. Their duties may include excavating, grading, trenching, and transporting materials to support roadworks, building foundations, and utility installations. They must follow safety regulations, interpret site plans, and perform routine maintenance on machinery. Civil Operators often work in teams under site supervisors or project managers to ensure efficient and safe operations on job sites.

What are the main responsibilities of a civil operator on a typical construction site?

Civil Operators are primarily responsible for operating and maintaining heavy machinery used in tasks such as earthmoving, site preparation, grading, and digging trenches. They often work closely with site supervisors, engineers, and other crew members to ensure tasks are completed according to plans while adhering to strict safety guidelines. On a daily basis, Civil Operators might inspect equipment for safety, follow technical drawings or markings, and make minor adjustments or repairs as needed. The role can involve changing work locations, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and collaborating as part of a larger team dedicated to infrastructure or civil engineering projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the civil operator position, and why are they important?

A Civil Operator should have a solid understanding of civil construction practices, machinery operation, site safety rules, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and grading tools, as well as certifications like OSHA safety training or equipment-specific licenses, is usually required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork skills are highly valued for this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure safe, efficient, and quality project execution in dynamic civil construction environments.

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Infographic showing various Civil Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 39% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,360 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

Civil Operator

Mont Belvieu, TX • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

137th of 544 rated manufacturers

People enjoy working here

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Paid breaks

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$42K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Your Job
The jobsite located in Mont Belvieu, TX , has an opening for a Civil Operator.
Our Team
Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a ''one stop shop'' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.
What You Will Do
Some core responsibilities for a Civil Operator include:
  • Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Efficiently and safely operate heavy mobile equipment of various sizes and weights associated with open pit mining
  • Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment
  • Recognize and document potential job hazards in compliance with company policies
  • Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
  • Perform general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
  • Work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
  • Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least eight (8) hours
  • Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment

We expect all field employees to:
  • Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
  • Recognize safety hazards and risks.
  • Participate in onsite safety meetings.
  • Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
  • Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
  • Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
  • Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

Some physical demands of being a Equipment Operator include:
  • Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
  • Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
  • Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals.
  • Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
  • Must have good hand-eye coordination.
  • Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Six (6) months or more of experience operating one or more of the following in the construction and/or mining field: -End dump truck - Caterpillar 770 class or larger, -Excavator- Caterpillar 325 class or larger, -Front-end loader Caterpillar 950 class or larger -Dozer- Caterpillar D8 class or large -Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200SM

Other Job Requirements:
  • Able to work in an industrial environment as described in the position
  • Able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to adhere to the safety regulations of the position
  • Able to work all shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days a week as required by the project

What Will Put You Ahead
  • One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment experience
  • Currently parts 48 MSHA Trained

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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